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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

N5 KJLMOT history

N5 KJL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

N5 KJL green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,862 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 KJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 KJL was last recorded at 78,862 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,621 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
1,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,862 miles
  • 2025 – 78,621 miles
  • 2024 – 78,442 miles
  • 2023 – 78,118 miles
  • 2022 – 77,754 miles
  • 2019 – 77,687 miles
  • 2018 – 77,202 miles
  • 2017 – 76,622 miles
  • 2016 – 75,315 miles
  • 2014 – 74,197 miles
  • 2012 – 71,045 miles
  • 2011 – 68,293 miles
  • 2010 – 68,014 miles
  • 2009 – 65,226 miles
  • 2008 – 61,956 miles
  • 2007 – 58,833 miles
  • 2006 – 53,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,862 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,862 miles (+241)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    766942376028
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,621 miles (+179)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    280869952063
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,442 miles (+324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    127992636540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,118 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    844629267837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,754 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    808866072137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,687 miles (+485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    914146179433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rust hole not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rust hole not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre heavily perished but not showing cords

  7. Pass77,202 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    769580127986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    721012069028
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  9. Fail76,622 miles (+1,307)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    950004258168
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  10. Pass75,315 miles (+1,118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    730450567911
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn off on inner edges and starting to crack on sidewalls but not showing cords

  11. Pass74,197 miles (+3,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    327534954101
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass71,045 miles (+2,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,045 miles
    Test number
    458618772268
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges and badly perished

  13. Pass68,293 miles (+279)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,293 miles
    Test number
    158958371203
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass68,014 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,014 miles
    Test number
    554948630231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,010 miles (+2,784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    342142330242
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass65,226 miles (+3,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    432198239294
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded not within 12 inchs of seat belt mount however if it gets any worse then will fall into prescribed area

  17. Pass61,956 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,956 miles
    Test number
    710772518220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,833 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,833 miles
    Test number
    752914937296
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass58,833 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,833 miles
    Test number
    854004237274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,470 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    823531576125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,460 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    553438156161
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack on outer wall

Questions about N5 KJL

Does N5 KJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 KJL is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 KJL?
The MOT on N5 KJL is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 KJL done?
N5 KJL was recorded at 78,862 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
Has N5 KJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 KJL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on N5 KJL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 KJL find?
N5 KJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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