
Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc
R686 XKMMOT history
R686 XKM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 82,526 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,922 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 XKM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 23 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 XKM was last recorded at 82,526 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 82,100 miles · 25 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 426 miles
- Average per year
- 1,922 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 82,526 miles
- 2020 – 82,100 miles
- 2019 – 79,522 miles
- 2018 – 75,405 miles
- 2017 – 68,377 miles
- 2016 – 60,720 miles
- 2015 – 59,497 miles
- 2014 – 56,576 miles
- 2012 – 56,379 miles
- 2011 – 55,601 miles
- 2010 – 54,814 miles
- 2009 – 54,037 miles
- 2008 – 53,707 miles
- 2007 – 52,710 miles
- 2006 – 51,231 miles
- 2005 – 49,134 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,526 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,526 miles
- Test number
- 102819235164
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail82,526 miles (+426)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,526 miles
- Test number
- 916446216704
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,100 miles (+2,578)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,100 miles
- Test number
- 694362810175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,522 miles (+4,117)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,522 miles
- Test number
- 688024968052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,405 miles (+7,028)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 75,405 miles
- Test number
- 982622585874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,377 miles (+7,657)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 68,377 miles
- Test number
- 968677008182
- AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass60,720 miles (+1,223)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 60,720 miles
- Test number
- 501615265337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,497 miles (+2,921)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 59,497 miles
- Test number
- 679597795031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 56,576 miles
- Test number
- 745922594090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,576 miles (+197)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,576 miles
- Test number
- 728462694046
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass56,379 miles (+778)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 56,379 miles
- Test number
- 958260702300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,601 miles (+787)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,601 miles
- Test number
- 239620501336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,814 miles (+777)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 54,814 miles
- Test number
- 710564290288
- DangerousBattery insecure
Pass54,037 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,037 miles
- Test number
- 250110359224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,707 miles (+997)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,707 miles
- Test number
- 962406948291
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass52,710 miles (+1,479)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,710 miles
- Test number
- 564465207245
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass51,231 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 51,231 miles
- Test number
- 774406306254
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass49,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 49,134 miles
- Test number
- 210882195118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R686 XKM
- Does R686 XKM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R686 XKM expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R686 XKM?
- The MOT on R686 XKM expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R686 XKM done?
- R686 XKM was recorded at 82,526 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 1,922 miles a year.
- Has R686 XKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 XKM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on R686 XKM 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 R686 XKM find?
- R686 XKM passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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