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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

Y17 MDBMOT history

Y17 MDB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 30,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

Y17 MDB red 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 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
30,091 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 MDB was last recorded at 30,091 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,091 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,091 miles
  • 2025 – 28,320 miles
  • 2024 – 26,390 miles
  • 2023 – 23,831 miles
  • 2022 – 21,763 miles
  • 2021 – 19,804 miles
  • 2020 – 19,150 miles
  • 2019 – 17,412 miles
  • 2018 – 15,371 miles
  • 2017 – 13,877 miles
  • 2016 – 11,955 miles
  • 2015 – 9,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,091 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    136729229119
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail30,091 miles (+1,771)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    581616205279
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass28,320 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    496614292227
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail28,249 miles (+1,859)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    953205948719
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass26,390 miles (+2,559)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    26,390 miles
    Test number
    521349516853
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass23,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    23,831 miles
    Test number
    302002817364
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail23,831 miles (+2,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,831 miles
    Test number
    296425428918
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass21,763 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    388869275330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail21,753 miles (+1,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,753 miles
    Test number
    381960547720
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass19,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    19,804 miles
    Test number
    718608117195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,803 miles (+653)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,803 miles
    Test number
    935669540719
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  12. Pass19,150 miles (+1,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    19,150 miles
    Test number
    714134825065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass17,412 miles (+2,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,412 miles
    Test number
    766390134160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass15,371 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,371 miles
    Test number
    456776856501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,877 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    13,877 miles
    Test number
    765633713115
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all drop links slight play (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail13,808 miles (+1,853)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,808 miles
    Test number
    742877744682
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all drop links slight play (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass11,955 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,955 miles
    Test number
    220746073131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    9,641 miles
    Test number
    277947045470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 MDB

Does Y17 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 MDB is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 MDB?
The MOT on Y17 MDB is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 MDB done?
Y17 MDB was recorded at 30,091 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,857 miles a year.
Has Y17 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 MDB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 MDB 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 Y17 MDB find?
Y17 MDB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf,osr,nsr.

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