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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

S26 YVOMOT history

S26 YVO is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S26 YVO grey 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
48,961 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 YVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 YVO was last recorded at 48,961 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 3,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,198 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,763 miles
Average per year
2,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,961 miles
  • 2025 – 45,198 miles
  • 2024 – 42,361 miles
  • 2023 – 39,110 miles
  • 2022 – 36,514 miles
  • 2021 – 29,157 miles
  • 2020 – 25,869 miles
  • 2019 – 22,634 miles
  • 2018 – 21,366 miles
  • 2017 – 19,602 miles
  • 2016 – 18,911 miles
  • 2015 – 16,162 miles
  • 2014 – 13,419 miles
  • 2013 – 11,853 miles
  • 2012 – 9,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,961 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath car
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms also slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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 Inner Brake pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Wiper blade rubber split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Oil leak Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,961 miles (+3,763)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    660024272399
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms also slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass45,198 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    176967283900
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass42,361 miles (+3,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    42,361 miles
    Test number
    974939547010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass39,110 miles (+2,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,110 miles
    Test number
    961930876658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass36,514 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    571220945881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,408 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    947903032168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,157 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    484069286849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,869 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    25,869 miles
    Test number
    531266006278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    920747078149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,634 miles (+1,268)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    485491273335
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass21,366 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    21,366 miles
    Test number
    474013519084
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade rubber split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak Differential
  12. Fail21,366 miles (+1,764)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,366 miles
    Test number
    104782850043
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade rubber split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak Differential
  13. Pass19,602 miles (+691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,602 miles
    Test number
    922819510454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade rubber slightly split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc faces slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Differential has slight oil leak
  14. Pass18,911 miles (+2,749)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    269647628594
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade rubber split on end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s brake discs corroded inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass16,162 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,162 miles
    Test number
    136488725073
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear axle oil leak
    • NoteRear n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting
  16. Fail16,161 miles (+2,742)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,161 miles
    Test number
    876178725083
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront o/s wiper blade rubber split on end
    • NoteRear axle oil leak
    • NoteRear n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting
  17. Pass13,419 miles (+1,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    13,419 miles
    Test number
    859958114097
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass11,853 miles (+2,564)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    11,853 miles
    Test number
    667073953073
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear n/s and o/s brake discs slight pitting inner surfaces
  19. Pass9,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    9,289 miles
    Test number
    309004242099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 YVO

Does S26 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 YVO is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 YVO?
The MOT on S26 YVO is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 YVO done?
S26 YVO was recorded at 48,961 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,760 miles a year.
Has S26 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 YVO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S26 YVO 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 S26 YVO find?
S26 YVO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 12 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; general corrosion underneath car; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished, and 9 more.

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