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Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P43 LKKMOT history

P43 LKK is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 172,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

P43 LKK black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
172,610 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P43 LKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P43 LKK was last recorded at 172,610 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,573 miles · 10 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,610 miles
  • 2023 – 172,573 miles
  • 2021 – 172,551 miles
  • 2019 – 172,417 miles
  • 2018 – 166,090 miles
  • 2017 – 158,314 miles
  • 2016 – 152,534 miles
  • 2015 – 146,897 miles
  • 2014 – 138,922 miles
  • 2013 – 127,934 miles
  • 2012 – 117,829 miles
  • 2011 – 105,010 miles
  • 2010 – 91,189 miles
  • 2009 – 75,409 miles
  • 2008 – 63,213 miles
  • 2007 – 57,061 miles
  • 2006 – 52,046 miles
  • 2005 – 41,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,610 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,610 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,610 miles
    Test number
    978698846188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  2. Pass172,573 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    126047350781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components slightly corroded

  3. Fail172,551 miles (+134)1 dangerous7 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,551 miles
    Test number
    161814828689
    • DangerousSteering stiff
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter body work corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll underside components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass172,417 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    172,417 miles
    Test number
    866216779912
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corrodeing
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged

  5. Fail172,417 miles (+6,327)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,417 miles
    Test number
    424715560345
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill riser/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / riser (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corrodeing
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged

  6. Pass166,090 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,090 miles
    Test number
    126709948800
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  7. Fail166,090 miles (+7,776)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,090 miles
    Test number
    527535684483
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/riser (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/riser (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corrode
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  8. Pass158,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    158,314 miles
    Test number
    976043076239
    • AdvisoryAdvise baffles loose in rear silencer
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside mirror insecure

  9. Fail158,314 miles (+5,780)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,314 miles
    Test number
    405440244298
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise baffles loose in rear silencer
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside mirror insecure

  10. Pass152,534 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    500313039389
    • AdvisoryAdvise - Baffles loose in rear silencer.

  11. Fail152,484 miles (+5,587)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    792865760888
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAdvise - Baffles loose in rear silencer.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass146,897 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,897 miles
    Test number
    267392445114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,830 miles (+7,908)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,830 miles
    Test number
    625299535141
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass138,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    915877044124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,922 miles (+10,988)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    545340844104
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass127,934 miles (+107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,934 miles
    Test number
    367649943159
    • NoteAdvise nearside mirror insecure

  17. Fail127,827 miles (+9,998)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,827 miles
    Test number
    968383243145
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise nearside mirror insecure

  18. Pass117,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,829 miles
    Test number
    569690052176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,829 miles (+12,819)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,829 miles
    Test number
    775102342180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise rear discs heaviley corroded

  20. Pass105,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,010 miles
    Test number
    518094141162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,010 miles (+13,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,010 miles
    Test number
    435923941152
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass91,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    213990340456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,189 miles (+15,780)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    621759030137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  24. Pass75,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,409 miles
    Test number
    362227049119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,409 miles (+12,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,409 miles
    Test number
    663266449149
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass63,213 miles (+6,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    554306638152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass57,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    500005547114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,061 miles (+5,015)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    864763147101
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass52,046 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,046 miles
    Test number
    184426036110
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cuts in outer side wall
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has been run flat

  30. Fail52,046 miles (+10,643)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,046 miles
    Test number
    671606836113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cuts in outer side wall
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has been run flat

  31. Pass41,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2006
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    344096235192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail41,403 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    880066035105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about P43 LKK

Does P43 LKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P43 LKK expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P43 LKK?
The MOT on P43 LKK expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P43 LKK done?
P43 LKK was recorded at 172,610 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 6,586 miles a year.
Has P43 LKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P43 LKK has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2021.
Has the mileage on P43 LKK 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 P43 LKK find?
P43 LKK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside covered in underseal.

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