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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T168 KNKMOT history

T168 KNK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2022
Mileage
77,110 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T168 KNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T168 KNK was last recorded at 77,110 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,109 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 77,110 miles
  • 2020 – 77,058 miles
  • 2019 – 76,896 miles
  • 2018 – 76,803 miles
  • 2017 – 76,775 miles
  • 2016 – 76,709 miles
  • 2015 – 76,580 miles
  • 2014 – 75,603 miles
  • 2013 – 74,038 miles
  • 2012 – 72,520 miles
  • 2011 – 70,620 miles
  • 2010 – 68,478 miles
  • 2009 – 67,124 miles
  • 2008 – 66,811 miles
  • 2007 – 66,291 miles
  • 2006 – 61,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,110 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    813685416350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail77,109 miles (+51)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    869541210659
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass77,058 miles (+162)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    747684509064
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s mirror missing
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc's rusty advise attention

  4. Pass76,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    713361801611
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail76,895 miles (+92)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    844874779284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass76,803 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,803 miles
    Test number
    609381054987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspention ball joint dust covers perishingf advise attention
    • AdvisoryN/s non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryUnable to find if eml warning light fitted as standard

  7. Fail76,801 miles (+26)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    867060011188
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspention ball joint dust covers perishingf advise attention
    • AdvisoryN/s non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryUnable to find if eml warning light fitted as standard

  8. Pass76,775 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,775 miles
    Test number
    411458083156
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom perished. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside floor pan corroded but not considered structual.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom perished. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside floor pan corroded but not considered structual.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirrow missing

  9. Fail76,773 miles (+64)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    313420454183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when main beam operated.intermittant (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam intermittant. (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom perished. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside floor pan corroded but not considered structual.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top and bottom perished. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside floor pan corroded but not considered structual.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass76,709 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    867963821581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded away.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded away.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail76,709 miles (+129)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    441398617074
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working 1x 382 bulb. (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded away.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded away.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass76,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    879186322501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,579 miles (+976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,579 miles
    Test number
    614609875145
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass75,603 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    649730644232
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlights,beam intensity slightly deteriorated.advise attention.

  15. Fail75,603 miles (+1,565)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    917920944250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlights,beam intensity slightly deteriorated.advise attention.

  16. Pass74,038 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,038 miles
    Test number
    707722653236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,035 miles (+1,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    368118543267
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail72,520 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,520 miles
    Test number
    237228742289
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass72,520 miles (+1,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,520 miles
    Test number
    377018642213
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass70,620 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    328965131231
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass68,478 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,478 miles
    Test number
    562016440266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,476 miles (+1,352)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    253345340294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass67,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    492070659208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,124 miles (+313)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    621136349207
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass66,811 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,811 miles
    Test number
    791777948243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    340610247409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,291 miles (+4,489)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    664680547240
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Fail61,802 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    624324346219
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass61,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    714164746264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T168 KNK

Does T168 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T168 KNK expired on 8 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T168 KNK?
The MOT on T168 KNK expired on 8 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T168 KNK done?
T168 KNK was recorded at 77,110 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 1,008 miles a year.
Has T168 KNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T168 KNK has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T168 KNK 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 T168 KNK find?
T168 KNK passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged missing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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