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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T309 KKUMOT history

T309 KKU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,082 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T309 KKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T309 KKU was last recorded at 71,082 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2020: 67,068 miles, lower than 69,910 miles on 9 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,571 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,511 miles
Average per year
2,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,082 miles
  • 2024 – 69,571 miles
  • 2023 – 69,203 miles
  • 2022 – 68,465 miles
  • 2021 – 67,730 miles
  • 2020 – 67,099 miles
  • 2019 – 69,910 miles
  • 2018 – 63,938 miles
  • 2017 – 61,187 miles
  • 2016 – 58,921 miles
  • 2015 – 57,280 miles
  • 2014 – 56,059 miles
  • 2013 – 51,941 miles
  • 2012 – 51,062 miles
  • 2011 – 47,552 miles
  • 2010 – 43,083 miles
  • 2009 – 29,760 miles
  • 2008 – 17,966 miles
  • 2007 – 17,638 miles
  • 2006 – 16,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    610727371253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,082 miles (+1,511)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    715868262971
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,571 miles (+368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    546554151046
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded

  4. Pass69,203 miles (+738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    769282271501
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass68,465 miles (+735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    209021284899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,730 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    930677112273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail67,730 miles (+631)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    685878686879
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,099 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,099 miles
    Test number
    504880176133
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail67,068 miles (-2,842)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    433512983415
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,910 miles (+5,972)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,910 miles
    Test number
    917013329627
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,938 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,938 miles
    Test number
    422464654894
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

  12. Pass61,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    343375802380
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail61,187 miles (+2,266)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    812701537064
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass58,921 miles (+1,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    353205535878
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill starting to corrode

  15. Pass57,280 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,280 miles
    Test number
    269319615486
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape (inner 1/4)

  16. Fail57,280 miles (+1,221)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,280 miles
    Test number
    186059515114
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape (inner 1/4)

  17. Pass56,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    458735504184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,059 miles (+4,118)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    366017894057
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass51,941 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,941 miles
    Test number
    445063413181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,062 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,062 miles
    Test number
    825531922155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,552 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,552 miles
    Test number
    216120111175
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly

  22. Fail47,552 miles (+4,469)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,552 miles
    Test number
    765160411106
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly

  23. Pass43,083 miles (+13,323)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    364364700115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,760 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    222200519472
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass29,760 miles (+11,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    483930119103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass17,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,966 miles
    Test number
    810160138118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,966 miles (+328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,966 miles
    Test number
    903267428146
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,638 miles (+695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,638 miles
    Test number
    453325227209
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass16,943 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,943 miles
    Test number
    103152126223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion of under body parts

Questions about T309 KKU

Does T309 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T309 KKU is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T309 KKU?
The MOT on T309 KKU is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T309 KKU done?
T309 KKU was recorded at 71,082 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,814 miles a year.
Has T309 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T309 KKU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T309 KKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T309 KKU find?
T309 KKU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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