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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.

R686 XKM red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass82,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass82,100 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    694362810175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,522 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    688024968052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,405 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    982622585874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. Pass60,720 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    501615265337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,497 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    679597795031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,576 miles
    Test number
    745922594090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass56,379 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    958260702300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,601 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,601 miles
    Test number
    239620501336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,814 miles (+777)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    710564290288
    • DangerousBattery insecure
  14. Pass54,037 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    250110359224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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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