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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

286 BHRMOT history

286 BHR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

286 BHR red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,471 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
286 BHR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

286 BHR was last recorded at 55,471 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,355 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,116 miles
Average per year
2,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,471 miles
  • 2025 – 54,355 miles
  • 2024 – 53,045 miles
  • 2023 – 51,523 miles
  • 2022 – 50,020 miles
  • 2021 – 48,409 miles
  • 2020 – 46,493 miles
  • 2019 – 44,022 miles
  • 2018 – 41,156 miles
  • 2017 – 39,006 miles
  • 2016 – 36,203 miles
  • 2015 – 33,799 miles
  • 2014 – 31,243 miles
  • 2013 – 29,443 miles
  • 2012 – 26,294 miles
  • 2011 – 21,949 miles
  • 2010 – 17,575 miles
  • 2009 – 12,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside edges (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    952637060181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail55,471 miles (+1,116)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    280744001778
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,355 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,355 miles
    Test number
    997006418831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail54,334 miles (+1,289)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,334 miles
    Test number
    771062615115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass53,045 miles (+1,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    128392373903
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  6. Pass51,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,523 miles
    Test number
    276691889907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,523 miles (+1,503)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,523 miles
    Test number
    400146640467
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,020 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,020 miles
    Test number
    977521960574
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    792550712242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail48,409 miles (+1,916)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    117459278446
    • DangerousIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass46,493 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    134319298585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass44,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    750624486309
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail44,022 miles (+2,866)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    534403848575
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass41,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    470768584014
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside edges (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail41,156 miles (+2,150)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    643756595561
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside edges (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass39,006 miles (+2,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    972222307097
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass36,203 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,203 miles
    Test number
    979549327049
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass33,799 miles (+2,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,799 miles
    Test number
    675436005161
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass31,243 miles (+1,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    198823994425
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass29,443 miles (+3,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,443 miles
    Test number
    756553713105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass26,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    166351622176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail26,294 miles (+4,345)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    657221622115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass21,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    817158011181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,949 miles (+4,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    865537111195
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass17,575 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,575 miles
    Test number
    233439910422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,477 miles
    Test number
    844360429114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 286 BHR

What vehicle is registration 286 BHR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 286 BHR on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 286 BHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 286 BHR is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 286 BHR?
The MOT on 286 BHR is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 286 BHR done?
286 BHR was recorded at 55,471 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,507 miles a year.
Has 286 BHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 286 BHR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 286 BHR 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 286 BHR find?
286 BHR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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