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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

Y18 SUDMOT history

Y18 SUD is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

Y18 SUD 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,117 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 SUD was last recorded at 132,117 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,413 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,704 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,117 miles
  • 2025 – 128,413 miles
  • 2024 – 124,553 miles
  • 2023 – 119,610 miles
  • 2022 – 116,579 miles
  • 2021 – 114,308 miles
  • 2020 – 111,870 miles
  • 2019 – 104,988 miles
  • 2018 – 100,635 miles
  • 2017 – 99,518 miles
  • 2016 – 94,869 miles
  • 2015 – 89,280 miles
  • 2014 – 84,423 miles
  • 2013 – 77,821 miles
  • 2012 – 69,474 miles
  • 2011 – 60,143 miles
  • 2010 – 56,241 miles
  • 2009 – 50,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,117 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear and front suspension components have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,117 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,117 miles
    Test number
    291297520513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,413 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,413 miles
    Test number
    437942714548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass124,553 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    270170384569
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear and front suspension components have surface corrosion

  4. Fail124,553 miles (+4,943)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    604118927101
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear and front suspension components have surface corrosion

  5. Pass119,610 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    575623828734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion.

  6. Pass116,579 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    396946914902
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components rusty

  7. Fail116,579 miles (+2,271)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    844669026544
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components rusty

  8. Pass114,308 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,308 miles
    Test number
    457305008480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    922329829992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,870 miles (+6,882)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    811577728217
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    192034689477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,988 miles (+4,353)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    577668934496
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass100,635 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,635 miles
    Test number
    892035687404
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres perish
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pads (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  14. Fail100,635 miles (+1,117)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,635 miles
    Test number
    923027372498
    • DangerousOffside Front brakes binding
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres perish
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pads (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  15. Pass99,518 miles (+4,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,518 miles
    Test number
    170136822642
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s rear

  16. Pass94,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    439319529605
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  17. Fail94,868 miles (+5,588)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    138815232683
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Pass89,280 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    165927435079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked in on outer edge tread

  19. Fail89,250 miles (+4,827)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,250 miles
    Test number
    379770635078
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked in on outer edge tread

  20. Pass84,423 miles (+6,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    456544624060
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass77,821 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    866883633078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,474 miles (+9,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,474 miles
    Test number
    449606222025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  23. Pass60,143 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    997548231048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,241 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,241 miles
    Test number
    350952500221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    440970139258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,117 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    444060239253
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y18 SUD

Does Y18 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 SUD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 SUD?
The MOT on Y18 SUD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 SUD done?
Y18 SUD was recorded at 132,117 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has Y18 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 SUD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 SUD 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 Y18 SUD find?
Y18 SUD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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