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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

W685 TKKMOT history

W685 TKK is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

W685 TKK 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 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
102,493 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 TKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 TKK was last recorded at 102,493 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 3,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2008: 36,950 miles, lower than 37,787 miles on 8 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,081 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,412 miles
Average per year
4,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,493 miles
  • 2021 – 99,081 miles
  • 2019 – 92,003 miles
  • 2018 – 83,887 miles
  • 2017 – 78,458 miles
  • 2016 – 70,832 miles
  • 2015 – 66,119 miles
  • 2014 – 60,718 miles
  • 2012 – 53,897 miles
  • 2011 – 46,249 miles
  • 2010 – 43,238 miles
  • 2009 – 39,247 miles
  • 2008 – 36,990 miles
  • 2007 – 37,787 miles
  • 2006 – 29,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty and thin
  • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system is corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,493 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    931718562497
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty and thin
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  2. Fail102,493 miles (+3,412)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,493 miles
    Test number
    193062054961
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty and thin
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  3. Pass99,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    601171826567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust joints are corroded and appears to be a rattle to the catalytic convertor.

  4. Fail99,081 miles (+7,078)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    880177636747
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Mounting area is severally corroded, risk of batter falling out. (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,003 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    327191979488
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail92,003 miles (+3,655)1 major3 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    522778681701
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,348 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    115974441008
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhausts heat shield is loose and clamp missing
    • AdvisoryFront All front suspension ball joint rubber boots are deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail88,348 miles (+4,461)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    726402137613
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhausts heat shield is loose and clamp missing
    • AdvisoryFront All front suspension ball joint rubber boots are deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass83,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    971561506266
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint rubber boots deteriorated.

  10. Fail83,887 miles (+5,429)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    223616142685
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint rubber boots deteriorated.

  11. Pass78,458 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    916542069536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,832 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    970089097898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,119 miles (+5,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    515390535071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass60,718 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,718 miles
    Test number
    777867124092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail60,579 miles (+6,682)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    345065114047
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,897 miles (+7,648)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    488767242329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,249 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    926931221290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,223 miles (+2,985)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,223 miles
    Test number
    169570821249
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,238 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    211350040242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,247 miles (+2,257)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,247 miles
    Test number
    843578939268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCharacters on rear number plate are black and grey should be solid black

  21. Pass36,990 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    643149238271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail36,950 miles (-837)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    894966338219
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass37,787 miles (+8,008)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    263700227250
    • NoteNear side rear tyre tread slight crackes
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tread slight crackes

  24. Pass29,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,779 miles
    Test number
    913305016282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W685 TKK

Does W685 TKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W685 TKK expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W685 TKK?
The MOT on W685 TKK expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W685 TKK done?
W685 TKK was recorded at 102,493 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 4,667 miles a year.
Has W685 TKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 TKK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on W685 TKK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W685 TKK find?
W685 TKK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joints; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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