Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
S47 KLGMOT history
S47 KLG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,797 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 171,797 km
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 289 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S47 KLG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S47 KLG was last recorded at 171,797 km on 9 Sept 2026, 37 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,760 km · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 37 km
- Average per year
- 289 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,797 km
- 2025 – 171,760 km
- 2024 – 171,224 km
What the latest MOT found
Fail171,797 km
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer floor sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Corrasion to vehicle underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Corrosion to vehicle underside suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front front suspension in poor rusty condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,797 km (+37)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,797 km
- Test number
- 274823754608
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer floor sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,760 km (+536)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,760 km
- Test number
- 487380280116
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.47% (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area repaired with tape and fiberglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass171,224 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 171,224 km
- Test number
- 511166690692
- AdvisoryUnderseal some components could not be checked
Pass166,885 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 166,885 miles
- Test number
- 711726642826
- AdvisoryCorrasion to vehicle underside
- AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle underside suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to both outer sills
Fail166,885 miles (+4,840)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,885 miles
- Test number
- 192479500540
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrasion to vehicle underside
- AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle underside suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to both outer sills
Pass162,045 miles (+4,782)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 162,045 miles
- Test number
- 305212553345
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension in rusty condition
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aBOUT 80-85% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside been undersealed
Pass157,263 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 157,263 miles
- Test number
- 865513005999
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front suspension in poor rusty condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms in poor rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension in poor rusty condition
Fail157,263 miles (+5,107)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,263 miles
- Test number
- 622527501309
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front suspension in poor rusty condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms in poor rusty condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension in poor rusty condition
Pass152,156 miles (+4,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 152,156 miles
- Test number
- 292577734442
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & on all suspension areas slight corrosion under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,698 miles (+4,370)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 147,698 miles
- Test number
- 769556945323
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/garlands
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre almost bald on outer edge
- AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension ball joint rubber boots starting to delaminate/perish
Pass143,328 miles (+5,640)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 143,328 miles
- Test number
- 725956696650
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,688 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 137,688 miles
- Test number
- 467569884155
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail137,688 miles (+3,633)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,688 miles
- Test number
- 215653125279
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (195/50/15) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished and split in tread.
Pass134,055 miles (+2,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 134,055 miles
- Test number
- 817736041887
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,351 miles (+1,673)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 131,351 miles
- Test number
- 419982914397
- NoteBoth front lower arms corroded
- NoteRear subframe slight corroded
Pass129,678 miles (+1,331)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 129,678 miles
- Test number
- 637583413376
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass128,347 miles (+1,390)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 128,347 miles
- Test number
- 988671002302
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear coil springs slight corroded
Pass126,957 miles (+6,918)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 126,957 miles
- Test number
- 719021601399
- NoteFront inner pads are geting low
- NoteHand brake travel is on the limit
Pass120,039 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 120,039 miles
- Test number
- 490534610338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,976 miles (+8,171)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,976 miles
- Test number
- 672593410360
- 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail111,805 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,805 miles
- Test number
- 652569309357
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,805 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 111,805 miles
- Test number
- 801459009309
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,606 miles (+6,183)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 107,606 miles
- Test number
- 721632918346
- NoteBoth main chassis rails have damage
Pass101,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 101,423 miles
- Test number
- 742118817382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S47 KLG
- Does S47 KLG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S47 KLG expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S47 KLG?
- The MOT on S47 KLG expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S47 KLG done?
- S47 KLG was recorded at 171,797 km at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 289 km a year.
- Has S47 KLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S47 KLG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S47 KLG 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 S47 KLG find?
- S47 KLG failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high; nearside front position lamp not working, and 5 more.
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