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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T185 KNKMOT history

T185 KNK is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
99,840 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 KNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 KNK was last recorded at 99,840 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,923 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
917 miles
Average per year
3,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,840 miles
  • 2024 – 98,923 miles
  • 2023 – 97,944 miles
  • 2022 – 96,113 miles
  • 2017 – 95,668 miles
  • 2015 – 93,051 miles
  • 2014 – 85,638 miles
  • 2012 – 76,018 miles
  • 2011 – 67,210 miles
  • 2010 – 59,035 miles
  • 2009 – 57,889 miles
  • 2008 – 55,729 miles
  • 2006 – 37,000 miles
  • 2005 – 28,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,840 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,840 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    756535022467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,923 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    246739304370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,907 miles (+963)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,907 miles
    Test number
    357302407542
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,944 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,944 miles
    Test number
    260279734523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,937 miles (+1,824)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,937 miles
    Test number
    997613141151
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,113 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    817238950106
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension/components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail96,113 miles (+445)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    449246226360
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension/components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass95,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,668 miles
    Test number
    325126791264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,668 miles (+2,617)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,668 miles
    Test number
    380295343302
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned fitted in fog light position (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fog light fitting fitted in o/s indicator position (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass93,051 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    458737375126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,638 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,638 miles
    Test number
    699294504183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    108896732347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail76,018 miles (+8,808)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    428766432431
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass67,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    488384461433
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail67,210 miles (+8,128)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    407964461340
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass59,082 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    447647901086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,035 miles (+1,146)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    742954660322
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass57,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,889 miles
    Test number
    681715369332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,886 miles (+2,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,886 miles
    Test number
    244575669372
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass55,729 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    963776168333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,716 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    470268708022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,000 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    262701136378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,158 miles
    Test number
    702136235357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 KNK

Does T185 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 KNK expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 KNK?
The MOT on T185 KNK expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 KNK done?
T185 KNK was recorded at 99,840 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
Has T185 KNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 KNK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T185 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 T185 KNK find?
T185 KNK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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