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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T885 KCRMOT history

T885 KCR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
174,784 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 KCR
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
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 KCR was last recorded at 174,784 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 5,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,740 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,044 miles
Average per year
6,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,784 miles
  • 2023 – 169,740 miles
  • 2022 – 161,589 miles
  • 2021 – 155,656 miles
  • 2020 – 154,774 miles
  • 2019 – 153,669 miles
  • 2018 – 152,767 miles
  • 2017 – 151,524 miles
  • 2016 – 149,435 miles
  • 2015 – 147,938 miles
  • 2014 – 145,853 miles
  • 2013 – 140,625 miles
  • 2012 – 138,034 miles
  • 2011 – 130,684 miles
  • 2010 – 114,493 miles
  • 2009 – 98,974 miles
  • 2008 – 84,320 miles
  • 2007 – 70,253 miles
  • 2006 – 61,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,784 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Outstanding recall found

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • O/s outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rotational (water pump) noise from engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight exhaust blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Some corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,784 miles (+5,044)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,784 miles
    Test number
    147159386785
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass169,740 miles (+8,151)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,740 miles
    Test number
    696063107936
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,589 miles (+5,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,589 miles
    Test number
    926077517138
    • AdvisoryAdvise; Offside front & rear outer body sill holed & corroded [not in prescribed area as yet.

  4. Pass155,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,656 miles
    Test number
    389727446213
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found

  5. Fail155,652 miles (+878)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,652 miles
    Test number
    990792500395
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found

  6. Pass154,774 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    663774360123
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found

  7. Fail154,768 miles (+1,099)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,768 miles
    Test number
    810231735055
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall found

  8. Pass153,669 miles (+902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,669 miles
    Test number
    858560175944
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front lower swivel joint dust cover & both upper swivel joints dust covers starting to split
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake weaker

  9. Pass152,767 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,767 miles
    Test number
    410212137421
    • AdvisoryRotational (water pump) noise from engine area
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisorySome corrosion under vehicle

  10. Fail152,766 miles (+1,242)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,766 miles
    Test number
    320648001596
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRotational (water pump) noise from engine area
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisorySome corrosion under vehicle

  11. Pass151,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,524 miles
    Test number
    240880681641
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps emit slightly unclear beams
    • AdvisoryNoise from power steering pump / bearing
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required standard

  12. Fail151,524 miles (+2,089)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,524 miles
    Test number
    558442147961
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps emit slightly unclear beams
    • AdvisoryNoise from power steering pump / bearing
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required standard

  13. Pass149,435 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,435 miles
    Test number
    545161590198
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower wishbones corroded

  14. Fail149,433 miles (+1,495)7 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,433 miles
    Test number
    284485955598
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower wishbones corroded
    • AdvisoryWorn water pump like noise from engine area

  15. Pass147,938 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    147,938 miles
    Test number
    132866249269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,853 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    145,853 miles
    Test number
    496324034209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,625 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    140,625 miles
    Test number
    589882753214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    138,034 miles
    Test number
    347932462497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail138,034 miles (+7,350)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,034 miles
    Test number
    806141562230
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass130,684 miles (+16,191)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    130,684 miles
    Test number
    535465761260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,493 miles (+15,519)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    114,493 miles
    Test number
    260223840265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,974 miles (+14,654)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    383734049218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,320 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    144099348259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,220 miles (+13,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,220 miles
    Test number
    510226448248
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass70,253 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,253 miles
    Test number
    292923147250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,246 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    840119597103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,771 miles
    Test number
    352887666043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 KCR

Does T885 KCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 KCR expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 KCR?
The MOT on T885 KCR expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 KCR done?
T885 KCR was recorded at 174,784 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 6,016 miles a year.
Has T885 KCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 KCR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T885 KCR 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 T885 KCR find?
T885 KCR passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.

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