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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,840 cc

Y1 VWAMOT history

Y1 VWA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y1 VWA blue 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 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,027 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 VWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 VWA was last recorded at 97,027 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,503 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,524 miles
Average per year
5,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,027 miles
  • 2025 – 95,503 miles
  • 2024 – 92,828 miles
  • 2023 – 89,590 miles
  • 2022 – 86,868 miles
  • 2021 – 84,869 miles
  • 2020 – 83,592 miles
  • 2019 – 80,377 miles
  • 2018 – 78,268 miles
  • 2017 – 73,176 miles
  • 2016 – 66,295 miles
  • 2015 – 56,404 miles
  • 2014 – 47,049 miles
  • 2013 – 38,422 miles
  • 2012 – 28,762 miles
  • 2011 – 20,905 miles
  • 2010 – 13,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,027 miles (+1,524)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,027 miles
    Test number
    817368740503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,503 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,503 miles
    Test number
    844510486594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,501 miles (+2,673)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    217050077069
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    502303772188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,828 miles (+3,238)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    442429699269
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,590 miles (+2,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    870622073157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,868 miles
    Test number
    638614768832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,867 miles (+1,998)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    312689299380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass84,869 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    419866547163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    945268294614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,592 miles (+3,215)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    102398969148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,377 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    325896435515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,268 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    848392488288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    445781143539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,175 miles (+6,880)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    982337827407
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    590515722734
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail66,293 miles (+9,889)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,293 miles
    Test number
    735200426917
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFull inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall cut

  18. Pass56,404 miles (+9,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    279954105273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass47,049 miles (+8,627)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    659065124297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake caliper slightly binding

  20. Pass38,422 miles (+9,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    898020113233
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  21. Pass28,762 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,762 miles
    Test number
    809397522210
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing thin on edge
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing thin on edge
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing thin on edge

  22. Fail28,762 miles (+7,857)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,762 miles
    Test number
    769347822220
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing thin on edge
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing thin on edge
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing thin on edge
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing thin on edge

  23. Pass20,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,905 miles
    Test number
    859059371191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,905 miles (+7,138)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,905 miles
    Test number
    305779371147
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  25. Pass13,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,767 miles
    Test number
    651382260159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 VWA

Does Y1 VWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 VWA is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 VWA?
The MOT on Y1 VWA is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 VWA done?
Y1 VWA was recorded at 97,027 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,174 miles a year.
Has Y1 VWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 VWA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y1 VWA 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 Y1 VWA find?
Y1 VWA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, and 3 more.

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