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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

R69 WRAMOT history

R69 WRA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

R69 WRA black 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 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
113,597 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 WRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 WRA was last recorded at 113,597 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,010 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
587 miles
Average per year
4,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,597 miles
  • 2023 – 113,010 miles
  • 2022 – 112,924 miles
  • 2021 – 108,305 miles
  • 2019 – 100,349 miles
  • 2018 – 94,180 miles
  • 2017 – 87,294 miles
  • 2016 – 71,238 miles
  • 2015 – 55,027 miles
  • 2014 – 48,282 miles
  • 2012 – 41,061 miles
  • 2011 – 40,508 miles
  • 2010 – 38,780 miles
  • 2009 – 37,363 miles
  • 2008 – 35,628 miles
  • 2007 – 33,195 miles
  • 2006 – 30,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,597 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,597 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,597 miles
    Test number
    785319359314
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,010 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    192100992449
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass112,924 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,924 miles
    Test number
    164225480482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,305 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,305 miles
    Test number
    443801681506
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  5. Fail108,305 miles (+7,956)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,305 miles
    Test number
    310630282931
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  6. Pass100,349 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,349 miles
    Test number
    614682458099
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,209 miles (+6,029)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,209 miles
    Test number
    899121986472
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,180 miles (+6,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    765106384545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,294 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,294 miles
    Test number
    447085459798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,088 miles (+15,850)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    332264662033
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

  11. Pass71,238 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    818573260167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail71,216 miles (+16,189)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    417001259056
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass55,027 miles (+6,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,027 miles
    Test number
    295951452279
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,282 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    635347304056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,061 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,061 miles
    Test number
    325308062409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    117456681265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,496 miles (+1,716)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,496 miles
    Test number
    687676081201
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteEngine over heating when doing emission test lambda very high

  18. Pass38,780 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,780 miles
    Test number
    460452470233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,363 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    944934879205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,628 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    953829868282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,195 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    292541477227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass33,195 miles (+3,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    361331477256
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass30,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,001 miles
    Test number
    874971156088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R69 WRA

Does R69 WRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R69 WRA expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R69 WRA?
The MOT on R69 WRA expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R69 WRA done?
R69 WRA was recorded at 113,597 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 4,628 miles a year.
Has R69 WRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 WRA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on R69 WRA 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 R69 WRA find?
R69 WRA passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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