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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X748 YBRMOT history

X748 YBR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

X748 YBR black 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,765 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 YBR
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
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 YBR was last recorded at 67,765 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,759 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,765 miles
  • 2025 – 67,552 miles
  • 2024 – 67,331 miles
  • 2023 – 66,758 miles
  • 2022 – 66,027 miles
  • 2020 – 65,638 miles
  • 2019 – 64,859 miles
  • 2018 – 64,250 miles
  • 2017 – 63,807 miles
  • 2016 – 61,735 miles
  • 2015 – 59,986 miles
  • 2014 – 57,096 miles
  • 2013 – 54,955 miles
  • 2011 – 53,722 miles
  • 2010 – 52,821 miles
  • 2009 – 50,295 miles
  • 2008 – 47,708 miles
  • 2007 – 45,263 miles
  • 2006 – 41,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,765 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,765 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    369299728377
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  2. Fail67,759 miles (+207)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,759 miles
    Test number
    479692013274
    • DangerousBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  3. Pass67,552 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,552 miles
    Test number
    697638390890
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  4. Pass67,331 miles (+573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,331 miles
    Test number
    156592819376
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass66,758 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    574388716775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,027 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    795924537533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail66,024 miles (+386)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    913546905114
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,638 miles (+779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,638 miles
    Test number
    525799456842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,859 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    637194094386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,250 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    182473581740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass63,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    998459738178
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis members (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise, handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded,, recommend wax oil
    • AdvisoryFront under trays, fitted, limiting view

  12. Fail63,807 miles (+2,072)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,807 miles
    Test number
    515971646604
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front chassis members (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise, handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded,, recommend wax oil
    • AdvisoryFront under trays, fitted, limiting view

  13. Pass61,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,735 miles
    Test number
    309282818218
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryVehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test, recommend check

  14. Fail61,735 miles (+1,749)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,735 miles
    Test number
    944653515161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted, limiting view
    • AdvisoryVehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test, recommend check

  15. Pass59,986 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,986 miles
    Test number
    208700975042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,096 miles (+2,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,096 miles
    Test number
    209641304443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass54,955 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,955 miles
    Test number
    355959513193
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
    • NoteRust on both sills at rear (outer skins)

  18. Fail54,955 miles (+1,233)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,955 miles
    Test number
    736529313179
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
    • NoteRust on both sills at rear (outer skins)

  19. Pass53,722 miles (+901)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    196477921213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills corroded but not holed
    • NoteNoise from rear exhaust

  20. Pass52,821 miles (+2,526)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    161692720206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate

  21. Pass50,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    264593029268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,295 miles (+2,587)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    454772029237
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail47,708 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    291349418281
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded

  24. Pass47,708 miles (+2,445)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    482899218250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded

  25. Pass45,263 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    463078277107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,599 miles
    Test number
    913947466126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X748 YBR

Does X748 YBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X748 YBR is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X748 YBR?
The MOT on X748 YBR is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X748 YBR done?
X748 YBR was recorded at 67,765 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,303 miles a year.
Has X748 YBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 YBR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X748 YBR 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 X748 YBR find?
X748 YBR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: all suspension components corroded.

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