MAZDA MX-5 H8LKP has 23 MOTs

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This 1993 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 218,072 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 15:41.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 31st March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

H8LKP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST MARCH 2027218,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Under Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST APRIL 202531ST MARCH 2026215,038 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202427TH FEBRUARY 2025213,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Both Sills Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Both Sills Slightly Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2024213,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Both Sills Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Both Sills Slightly Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED5TH JULY 20224TH JULY 2023211,885 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH MAY 202118TH MAY 2022209,539 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 20188TH MAY 2019198,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge Close To Plys
FAILED3RD MAY 2018198,239 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Flexy (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Cill (5.2.6)
  9. FAIL - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Cill/arch Areas (5.2.6)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (2.4.c.1b)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge Close To Plys
  14. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20169TH NOVEMBER 2017177,887 MI
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2016177,887 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20159TH NOVEMBER 2016156,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Inner Rack
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201417TH OCTOBER 2015137,272 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2014137,272 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Caliper Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  10. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  11. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED9TH MAY 20132ND JUNE 2014136,325 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED4TH MAY 2013136,223 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Seriously Damaged (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED28TH MAY 20122ND JUNE 2013129,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED3RD JUNE 20112ND JUNE 2012120,384 KM
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Foglamp Switch Not Marked
FAILED27TH MAY 2011120,300 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Obviously Incorrectly Positioned (1.3.2a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.3.2f)
  3. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.2.1f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. USER ENTERED - Foglamp Switch Not Marked
PASSED2ND JUNE 20101ST JUNE 2011114,655 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Shroud Broken
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads Starting To Wear
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 200926TH FEBRUARY 2010110,592 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 200826TH FEBRUARY 2009106,885 KM
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 200726TH FEBRUARY 2008100,550 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 200617TH APRIL 200795,632 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Knock - Slight Wear In N/s Of Steering Rack
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

H8LKP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

H8LKP MOT Comments

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H8LKP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 218,072 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,608 miles

H8LKP FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration H8LKP was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 218,072 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 6,608 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means H8LKP has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 30 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 32 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does H8LKP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 H8LKP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is H8LKP Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 H8LKP does have Tax. Read more

When does H8LKP Tax expire?

The current Tax for H8LKP will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does H8LKP MOT expire?

The current MOT for H8LKP will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 31st March 2027. Read more

When did H8LKP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for H8LKP was on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 15:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has H8LKP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for H8LKP we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has H8LKP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for H8LKP we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is H8LKP?

H8LKP is registered as a 1993 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has H8LKP done?

The odometer reading for H8LKP at the last MOT in March 2026 was 218,072 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,608 miles per year. Read more

How old is H8LKP?

The vehicle H8LKP was manufactured in 1993 so it is currently 32 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st December 1993. Read more

What colour is H8LKP?

The official colour of H8LKP is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does H8LKP have?

H8LKP has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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