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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

W685 SDUMOT history

W685 SDU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

W685 SDU red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
33,138 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 SDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 SDU was last recorded at 33,138 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,150 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,138 miles
  • 2025 – 32,150 miles
  • 2023 – 29,089 miles
  • 2022 – 28,547 miles
  • 2021 – 28,237 miles
  • 2019 – 26,765 miles
  • 2018 – 25,718 miles
  • 2017 – 25,310 miles
  • 2016 – 24,663 miles
  • 2015 – 24,404 miles
  • 2014 – 23,807 miles
  • 2012 – 23,418 miles
  • 2011 – 22,406 miles
  • 2009 – 21,435 miles
  • 2008 – 20,536 miles
  • 2007 – 20,070 miles
  • 2006 – 19,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,138 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    367447513422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,150 miles (+3,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    808108171714
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass29,089 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    29,089 miles
    Test number
    259444327712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail29,088 miles (+541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    866235738228
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass28,547 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,547 miles
    Test number
    715089412159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,237 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,237 miles
    Test number
    715650423704
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail28,237 miles (+1,472)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,237 miles
    Test number
    356664122319
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass26,765 miles (+1,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,765 miles
    Test number
    946782829302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass25,718 miles (+408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,718 miles
    Test number
    772178598727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass25,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,310 miles
    Test number
    491974394709
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail25,310 miles (+647)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,310 miles
    Test number
    221933391533
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass24,663 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    24,663 miles
    Test number
    507583289445
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  13. Pass24,404 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,404 miles
    Test number
    148937065193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass23,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,807 miles
    Test number
    965969264183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,807 miles (+389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,807 miles
    Test number
    959925364169
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass23,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,418 miles
    Test number
    989282142337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,413 miles (+1,007)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,413 miles
    Test number
    437782942459
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass22,406 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,406 miles
    Test number
    317501991082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass21,435 miles (+899)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,435 miles
    Test number
    420244339375
    • NoteN/s front tyre perishing,side walls
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing ,side walls
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split

  20. Pass20,536 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,536 miles
    Test number
    532214738362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,070 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,070 miles
    Test number
    282103687252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    491348176205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,632 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    813468176262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about W685 SDU

Does W685 SDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 SDU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W685 SDU?
The MOT on W685 SDU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W685 SDU done?
W685 SDU was recorded at 33,138 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 686 miles a year.
Has W685 SDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 SDU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on W685 SDU 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 W685 SDU find?
W685 SDU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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