Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc
R690 UEYMOT history
R690 UEY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 61,740 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R690 UEY
- 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
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R690 UEY was last recorded at 61,740 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 61,702 miles · 5 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 61,740 miles
- 2024 – 61,702 miles
- 2023 – 61,676 miles
- 2022 – 61,671 miles
- 2021 – 61,626 miles
- 2020 – 61,553 miles
- 2019 – 60,886 miles
- 2018 – 60,796 miles
- 2017 – 60,715 miles
- 2016 – 59,884 miles
- 2015 – 59,580 miles
- 2014 – 59,400 miles
- 2013 – 59,011 miles
- 2012 – 58,120 miles
- 2011 – 57,430 miles
- 2010 – 57,184 miles
- 2009 – 56,535 miles
- 2008 – 56,255 miles
- 2006 – 54,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,740 miles
- AdvisoryRear of both outer sills and lower section of front wings going rusty
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension componentsRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear of outer sills are going rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2024
Suspension components are going rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,740 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 61,740 miles
- Test number
- 530466650227
- AdvisoryRear of both outer sills and lower section of front wings going rusty
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components
Pass61,702 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 61,702 miles
- Test number
- 570763924058
- AdvisoryFront Small chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryLower sections of front wings are going rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear of outer sills are going rusty
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components
Pass61,676 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 61,676 miles
- Test number
- 834196967014
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of both outer sills and lower front wings are rusty
- AdvisorySuspension components are going rusty
Fail61,676 miles (+5)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,676 miles
- Test number
- 933656516093
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of both outer sills and lower front wings are rusty
- AdvisorySuspension components are going rusty
Pass61,671 miles (+45)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 61,671 miles
- Test number
- 727778643247
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower sections of front wings are rusty.
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components
Pass61,626 miles (+73)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 61,626 miles
- Test number
- 688014027215
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBottom of both front wings rusty
- AdvisoryRear of o/s outer sill going rusty
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components
Pass61,553 miles (+667)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 61,553 miles
- Test number
- 934171153017
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of outer sills and bottom of front wings going rusty
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components
- AdvisoryMetal fuel and brake pipes going rusty
Pass60,886 miles (+90)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,886 miles
- Test number
- 948007033433
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower side sections of front wings are going rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear and centre's of both outer sills are going rusty
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components
Pass60,796 miles (+81)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 60,796 miles
- Test number
- 445369320059
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear of both, centre of o/s outer sill and lower sections of front wings are going rusty.
- AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components
Pass60,715 miles (+831)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 60,715 miles
- Test number
- 440682346726
- AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perishing
- AdvisoryRear of both and front of o/s outer sills are going rusty
- AdvisorySuspension components are going rusty
Pass59,884 miles (+304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 59,884 miles
- Test number
- 617858662094
- AdvisoryRear of outer sills are going rusty
Pass59,580 miles (+180)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 59,580 miles
- Test number
- 877322885163
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront and rear suspension arms going rusty
Fail59,400 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,400 miles
- Test number
- 255066574477
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteFront and rear suspension components are going rusty
Pass59,400 miles (+389)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,400 miles
- Test number
- 509866174161
- NoteFront and rear suspension components are going rusty
Pass59,011 miles (+891)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,011 miles
- Test number
- 287232863489
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear and n/s front tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls
Pass58,120 miles (+690)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 58,120 miles
- Test number
- 528910162138
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOuter side walls on both rear and n/s front tyres are cracking.
Pass57,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 57,430 miles
- Test number
- 248017231448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,430 miles (+246)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,430 miles
- Test number
- 647387231162
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass57,184 miles (+649)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 57,184 miles
- Test number
- 370361110109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,535 miles (+280)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,535 miles
- Test number
- 973749379040
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear of both outer sills going rusty.
Pass56,255 miles (+2,058)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 56,255 miles
- Test number
- 404462498045
- NoteRear of both outer sills going rusty
Pass54,197 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 54,197 miles
- Test number
- 790480206354
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail54,187 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,187 miles
- Test number
- 753102296236
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Questions about R690 UEY
- Does R690 UEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R690 UEY expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R690 UEY?
- The MOT on R690 UEY 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 R690 UEY done?
- R690 UEY was recorded at 61,740 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 397 miles a year.
- Has R690 UEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R690 UEY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on R690 UEY 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 R690 UEY find?
- R690 UEY passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear of both outer sills and lower section of front wings going rusty; surface rust on suspension components.
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