Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc
KDF 696MOT history
KDF 696 is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 68,585 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- KDF 696
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 7 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
KDF 696 was last recorded at 68,585 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 10,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,084 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,501 miles
- Average per year
- 2,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,585 miles
- 2025 – 58,084 miles
- 2024 – 49,836 miles
- 2023 – 41,150 miles
- 2022 – 33,107 miles
- 2021 – 27,966 miles
- 2020 – 27,960 miles
- 2019 – 27,956 miles
- 2018 – 27,943 miles
- 2017 – 27,910 miles
- 2016 – 27,864 miles
- 2015 – 27,731 miles
- 2014 – 27,131 miles
- 2013 – 26,711 miles
- 2012 – 26,311 miles
- 2011 – 25,935 miles
- 2010 – 25,194 miles
- 2009 – 24,507 miles
- 2008 – 23,608 miles
- 2007 – 22,618 miles
- 2006 – 21,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail68,585 miles
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail68,585 miles (+10,501)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,585 miles
- Test number
- 395767757992
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,084 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 58,084 miles
- Test number
- 164918598573
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail58,078 miles (+8,242)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,078 miles
- Test number
- 713079789001
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,836 miles (+8,686)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 49,836 miles
- Test number
- 816451313385
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass41,150 miles (+8,043)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 41,150 miles
- Test number
- 974812522514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,107 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 33,107 miles
- Test number
- 535908114325
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail33,107 miles (+5,141)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,107 miles
- Test number
- 995389443941
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass27,966 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 27,966 miles
- Test number
- 635059662158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,960 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 27,960 miles
- Test number
- 472900169604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,956 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 27,956 miles
- Test number
- 405855390645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,943 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 27,943 miles
- Test number
- 449998983357
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly smear window screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking and splitting
Pass27,910 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 27,910 miles
- Test number
- 756798620116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,864 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 27,864 miles
- Test number
- 605222899283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,731 miles (+600)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 27,731 miles
- Test number
- 836525447163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,131 miles (+420)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 27,131 miles
- Test number
- 235110884222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,711 miles (+400)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 26,711 miles
- Test number
- 338967673280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,311 miles (+376)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 26,311 miles
- Test number
- 139338572247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,935 miles (+741)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 25,935 miles
- Test number
- 979078271244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,194 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,194 miles
- Test number
- 180507850208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,507 miles (+899)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,507 miles
- Test number
- 870170969254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,608 miles (+990)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,608 miles
- Test number
- 202921368294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,618 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,618 miles
- Test number
- 132836057276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 21,604 miles
- Test number
- 351028156290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about KDF 696
- What vehicle is registration KDF 696 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show KDF 696 on a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Apr 2000. 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 KDF 696 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on KDF 696 expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on KDF 696?
- The MOT on KDF 696 expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has KDF 696 done?
- KDF 696 was recorded at 68,585 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,342 miles a year.
- Has KDF 696 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. KDF 696 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on KDF 696 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 KDF 696 find?
- KDF 696 failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 7 more.
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