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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y209 JELMOT history

Y209 JEL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y209 JEL silver 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 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,260 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 JEL was last recorded at 138,260 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,875 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,385 miles
Average per year
4,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,260 miles
  • 2024 – 136,875 miles
  • 2023 – 135,238 miles
  • 2022 – 127,253 miles
  • 2020 – 109,477 miles
  • 2019 – 102,987 miles
  • 2018 – 98,613 miles
  • 2017 – 93,492 miles
  • 2016 – 86,311 miles
  • 2015 – 78,136 miles
  • 2014 – 71,734 miles
  • 2011 – 70,288 miles
  • 2010 – 68,207 miles
  • 2009 – 65,077 miles
  • 2008 – 60,903 miles
  • 2007 – 56,570 miles
  • 2006 – 51,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,260 miles (+1,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,260 miles
    Test number
    279053056858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    984216667474
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail136,875 miles (+1,637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    734547460970
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass135,238 miles (+7,985)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,238 miles
    Test number
    107465996678
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,253 miles (+17,776)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    845038522913
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,477 miles (+6,490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    734499124942
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass102,987 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    809488317644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,613 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    600123819314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,492 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    643249382207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,311 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    392133900938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,136 miles
    Test number
    795897985184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail78,136 miles (+6,402)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,136 miles
    Test number
    808337285127
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    358129084198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,734 miles (+1,446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    927259284158
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass70,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,288 miles
    Test number
    639160941153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,288 miles (+2,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,288 miles
    Test number
    996779731130
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Pass68,207 miles (+3,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    692346380131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail65,077 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    640638789102
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass65,077 miles (+4,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    923328889103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass60,903 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    892142898188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,570 miles (+4,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,570 miles
    Test number
    943450297122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass51,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    642111196188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y209 JEL

Does Y209 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y209 JEL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y209 JEL?
The MOT on Y209 JEL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y209 JEL done?
Y209 JEL was recorded at 138,260 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
Has Y209 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 JEL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y209 JEL 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 Y209 JEL find?
Y209 JEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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