Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc
R389 KFXMOT history
R389 KFX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,597 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 107,597 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 KFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 6 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 KFX was last recorded at 107,597 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 107,590 miles · 19 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,597 miles
- 2025 – 106,164 miles
- 2023 – 105,575 miles
- 2020 – 105,497 miles
- 2018 – 105,031 miles
- 2017 – 104,368 miles
- 2016 – 103,886 miles
- 2015 – 102,591 miles
- 2014 – 100,217 miles
- 2013 – 98,436 miles
- 2012 – 96,905 miles
- 2011 – 94,344 miles
- 2010 – 89,181 miles
- 2009 – 82,687 miles
- 2008 – 77,543 miles
- 2007 – 71,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,597 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,597 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 107,597 miles
- Test number
- 544526504580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,590 miles (+1,426)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,590 miles
- Test number
- 207208070639
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass106,164 miles (+589)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 106,164 miles
- Test number
- 568810259167
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sills corroding at rear
Pass105,575 miles (+78)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 105,575 miles
- Test number
- 894753264622
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s to o\s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll Tyres over ten years old
Pass105,497 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,497 miles
- Test number
- 251491087315
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Fail105,497 miles (+466)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,497 miles
- Test number
- 380321413250
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass105,031 miles (+663)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 105,031 miles
- Test number
- 244423556049
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass104,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 104,368 miles
- Test number
- 693147108492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,365 miles (+479)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,365 miles
- Test number
- 799999315162
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass103,886 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 103,886 miles
- Test number
- 962445437491
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail103,834 miles (+1,243)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,834 miles
- Test number
- 495594650340
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass102,591 miles (+2,374)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 102,591 miles
- Test number
- 446385585068
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteFront and rear brake discs poor,rear pads low
Pass100,217 miles (+1,781)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 100,217 miles
- Test number
- 466303964030
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteFront and rear brake discs poor,rear pads low
Pass98,436 miles (+1,531)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 98,436 miles
- Test number
- 787930683098
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteFront and rear brake discs poor
- NoteMinor corrosion at offside chassis,general corrosion under vehicle
Pass96,905 miles (+2,561)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 96,905 miles
- Test number
- 438978582024
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteFront and rear brake discs poor
- NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- NotePinhole in offside chassis
Pass94,344 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 94,344 miles
- Test number
- 745840471088
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- NotePinhole in offside chassis
- NoteRadial bulge in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear brake discs very poor
Fail94,344 miles (+5,163)1 failure5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,344 miles
- Test number
- 818551761035
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- NotePinhole in offside chassis
- NoteRadial bulge in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear brake discs very poor
Pass89,181 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 89,181 miles
- Test number
- 743846410083
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
Fail89,181 miles (+6,494)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,181 miles
- Test number
- 904445410003
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
Pass82,687 miles (+5,144)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 82,687 miles
- Test number
- 893427419081
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteOffside rear sill corroded
Pass77,543 miles (+5,693)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 430779918000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,850 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 71,850 miles
- Test number
- 464965317036
- NoteRear pads very low
Questions about R389 KFX
- Does R389 KFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 KFX is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R389 KFX?
- The MOT on R389 KFX is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R389 KFX done?
- R389 KFX was recorded at 107,597 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,822 miles a year.
- Has R389 KFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 KFX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R389 KFX 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 R389 KFX find?
- R389 KFX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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