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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T312 KKUMOT history

T312 KKU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,900 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T312 KKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T312 KKU was last recorded at 72,900 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2022: 69,022 miles, lower than 76,502 miles on 26 Feb 2021.

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
72,659 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
1,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,900 miles
  • 2025 – 72,659 miles
  • 2024 – 72,071 miles
  • 2023 – 70,582 miles
  • 2022 – 69,022 miles
  • 2021 – 76,502 miles
  • 2020 – 76,502 miles
  • 2019 – 71,562 miles
  • 2016 – 68,229 miles
  • 2015 – 65,874 miles
  • 2014 – 63,172 miles
  • 2013 – 59,550 miles
  • 2012 – 55,659 miles
  • 2011 – 54,212 miles
  • 2010 – 52,786 miles
  • 2009 – 51,289 miles
  • 2008 – 49,713 miles
  • 2007 – 44,459 miles
  • 2006 – 42,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,900 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,900 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    381432755341
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,659 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,659 miles
    Test number
    318205969979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,657 miles (+586)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    678903727919
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,071 miles (+1,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    398028022170
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresh from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,582 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    683341051663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,022 miles (-7,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    776844348320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Skeleton from interior mirror

  7. Pass76,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    144975525824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,502 miles (+4,940)7 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    711826507256
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,562 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    556484116484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    707211174107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,229 miles (+2,355)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    854664420900
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,874 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    458453205132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,172 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    749885004164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    176656803174
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail59,550 miles (+3,891)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    978986003105
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass55,659 miles (+1,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    829108402132
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass54,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    336672001170
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail54,212 miles (+1,426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    518902901115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass52,786 miles (+1,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    163000010140
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass51,289 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    972430819108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,713 miles (+5,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,713 miles
    Test number
    460734218139
    • NoteNoticeale damage (grounding)to o/s/f chassis rail

  22. Pass44,459 miles (+2,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    331365017115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    973921716144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about T312 KKU

Does T312 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T312 KKU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T312 KKU?
The MOT on T312 KKU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T312 KKU done?
T312 KKU was recorded at 72,900 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,537 miles a year.
Has T312 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T312 KKU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T312 KKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T312 KKU find?
T312 KKU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round.

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