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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

R3 YCSMOT history

R3 YCS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

R3 YCS blue 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 31 May 2027
Mileage
71,741 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YCS was last recorded at 71,741 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,409 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,332 miles
Average per year
3,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,741 miles
  • 2025 – 68,409 miles
  • 2024 – 65,374 miles
  • 2023 – 63,844 miles
  • 2022 – 63,703 miles
  • 2021 – 61,764 miles
  • 2020 – 60,261 miles
  • 2018 – 59,424 miles
  • 2017 – 54,043 miles
  • 2016 – 47,115 miles
  • 2015 – 42,184 miles
  • 2014 – 33,121 miles
  • 2013 – 27,701 miles
  • 2012 – 21,400 miles
  • 2011 – 15,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,741 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear of vehicle is undersealed
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,741 miles (+3,332)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    621593595607
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle is undersealed
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,409 miles (+3,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    147585902795
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing/support braces / brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is undersealed front to back

  3. Pass65,374 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    902781512294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,844 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    252756784895
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass63,703 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    690337206181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,683 miles (+239)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    474659035997
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,444 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    108957256614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,764 miles
    Test number
    628873020226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,764 miles (+1,503)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,764 miles
    Test number
    585073510149
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,261 miles
    Test number
    827702379474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail60,253 miles (+829)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    694521924691
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass59,424 miles (+5,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    981650211515
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass54,043 miles (+6,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    394822272007
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass47,115 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,115 miles
    Test number
    100032020862
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are very close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,184 miles (+9,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    598066580447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,121 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,121 miles
    Test number
    127540074138
    • 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)

  17. Pass27,701 miles (+6,301)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,701 miles
    Test number
    587282163114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly rusty

  18. Pass21,400 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,400 miles
    Test number
    296078852106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,338 miles (+6,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,338 miles
    Test number
    996201352135
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass15,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,278 miles
    Test number
    816331851163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R3 YCS

Does R3 YCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R3 YCS is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R3 YCS?
The MOT on R3 YCS is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R3 YCS done?
R3 YCS was recorded at 71,741 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
Has R3 YCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YCS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on R3 YCS 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 R3 YCS find?
R3 YCS passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; brake disc worn, but not excessively all round; brake pad(s) wearing thin all round, and 6 more.

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