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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 1,839 cc

N693 CREMOT history

N693 CRE is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

N693 CRE black 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,394 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N693 CRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N693 CRE was last recorded at 127,394 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2010: 97,663 miles, lower than 97,814 miles on 13 Aug 2008.

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
125,888 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,506 miles
Average per year
2,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,394 miles
  • 2025 – 125,888 miles
  • 2023 – 120,326 miles
  • 2022 – 118,307 miles
  • 2021 – 107,467 miles
  • 2020 – 105,188 miles
  • 2016 – 101,119 miles
  • 2015 – 100,612 miles
  • 2014 – 99,443 miles
  • 2012 – 98,506 miles
  • 2010 – 97,672 miles
  • 2008 – 97,814 miles
  • 2007 – 96,343 miles
  • 2006 – 88,451 miles
  • 2005 – 79,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,394 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,394 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    5751051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,888 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,888 miles
    Test number
    4156252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,326 miles (+2,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    978223853320
    • AdvisoryMultiple previous repairs to vehicles underside, heavily covered in underseal.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,307 miles (+19)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    867223589637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,288 miles (+10,821)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,288 miles
    Test number
    940290256490
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded just outside suspension mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded just outside suspension mounting area
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  6. Pass107,467 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,467 miles
    Test number
    359790282173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,349 miles (+2,161)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,349 miles
    Test number
    426733628807
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass105,188 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    532246667698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,119 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    805583402887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,612 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,612 miles
    Test number
    609749845198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,443 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    288300324189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,506 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,506 miles
    Test number
    746914092239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  13. Fail98,486 miles (+814)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    207658242295
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLimited view through rear window
    • NoteSteering wheel too small.

  14. Pass97,672 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,672 miles
    Test number
    173008370454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,663 miles (-151)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    263481070038
    • FailureCentre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass97,814 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    693166428238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail97,807 miles (+1,464)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,807 miles
    Test number
    693073118295
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass96,343 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,343 miles
    Test number
    331324017219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,331 miles (+7,880)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,331 miles
    Test number
    554846107219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass88,451 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    260392816272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,170 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    79,170 miles
    Test number
    964250355212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,167 miles (+31)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    152879045298
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail79,136 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    390315045279
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Questions about N693 CRE

Does N693 CRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N693 CRE is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N693 CRE?
The MOT on N693 CRE is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N693 CRE done?
N693 CRE was recorded at 127,394 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,310 miles a year.
Has N693 CRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N693 CRE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on N693 CRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N693 CRE find?
N693 CRE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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