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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S42 YHKMOT history

S42 YHK is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

S42 YHK white 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 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,972 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 YHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 YHK was last recorded at 135,972 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,275 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
3,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,972 miles
  • 2025 – 135,275 miles
  • 2023 – 135,014 miles
  • 2022 – 134,335 miles
  • 2021 – 133,143 miles
  • 2020 – 130,967 miles
  • 2019 – 129,226 miles
  • 2018 – 128,173 miles
  • 2017 – 127,275 miles
  • 2016 – 125,133 miles
  • 2015 – 123,369 miles
  • 2014 – 117,939 miles
  • 2013 – 110,048 miles
  • 2012 – 102,113 miles
  • 2011 – 92,531 miles
  • 2010 – 81,551 miles
  • 2009 – 74,480 miles
  • 2008 – 65,875 miles
  • 2007 – 60,287 miles
  • 2006 – 58,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,972 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside front drop link worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,972 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,972 miles
    Test number
    413265636604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  2. Pass135,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,275 miles
    Test number
    420070362848
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,275 miles (+261)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,275 miles
    Test number
    667651067350
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,014 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    820067627514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,335 miles (+1,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,335 miles
    Test number
    807603426002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,143 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,143 miles
    Test number
    720709263138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,967 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,967 miles
    Test number
    805889388890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,226 miles (+1,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,226 miles
    Test number
    355813667994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,173 miles (+898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,173 miles
    Test number
    908889229090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear fairly heavy corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass127,275 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,275 miles
    Test number
    775126821153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,133 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,133 miles
    Test number
    279339110382
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link worn

  12. Fail125,132 miles (+1,763)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,132 miles
    Test number
    679817098353
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link worn

  13. Pass123,369 miles (+5,430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,369 miles
    Test number
    245765925463
    • NoteOffside handbrake low on performance

  14. Pass117,939 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,939 miles
    Test number
    795521544114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail117,939 miles (+7,891)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,939 miles
    Test number
    816283934196
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass110,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    466144933149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail110,048 miles (+7,935)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    225563633131
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass102,113 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    275402232461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust is deteriorating

  19. Fail102,110 miles (+9,579)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,110 miles
    Test number
    285922732114
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust is deteriorating

  20. Pass92,531 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,531 miles
    Test number
    868461731147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  21. Fail92,531 miles (+10,980)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,531 miles
    Test number
    338799021107
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  22. Pass81,551 miles (+7,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,551 miles
    Test number
    633461530115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass74,480 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    201312939125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside outer sill slightly corroded

  24. Fail74,480 miles (+8,605)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    742472439123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside outer sill slightly corroded

  25. Pass65,875 miles (+192)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    200367828181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Fail65,683 miles (+5,396)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    231253828488
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass60,287 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,287 miles
    Test number
    814073427121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  28. Pass58,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,108 miles
    Test number
    294198026164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about S42 YHK

Does S42 YHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 YHK is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 YHK?
The MOT on S42 YHK is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 YHK done?
S42 YHK was recorded at 135,972 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
Has S42 YHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 YHK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 YHK 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 S42 YHK find?
S42 YHK passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

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