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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y209 NAMMOT history

Y209 NAM is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

Y209 NAM yellow 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 30 May 2027
Mileage
94,263 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 NAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 NAM was last recorded at 94,263 miles on 27 May 2026, 5,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,488 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,775 miles
Average per year
3,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,263 miles
  • 2025 – 88,488 miles
  • 2024 – 80,234 miles
  • 2023 – 80,114 miles
  • 2021 – 80,108 miles
  • 2020 – 79,868 miles
  • 2019 – 78,881 miles
  • 2018 – 76,058 miles
  • 2017 – 73,947 miles
  • 2016 – 69,449 miles
  • 2015 – 66,808 miles
  • 2014 – 63,483 miles
  • 2013 – 59,801 miles
  • 2012 – 55,767 miles
  • 2011 – 51,406 miles
  • 2010 – 51,039 miles
  • 2009 – 50,557 miles
  • 2008 – 50,006 miles
  • 2007 – 44,208 miles
  • 2006 – 32,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,263 miles (+5,775)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    452461828912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass88,488 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    791535040426
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail88,478 miles (+8,244)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    282207885631
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,234 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,234 miles
    Test number
    311981896585
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Corrosion in front subframe and all attached suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion in rear subframe anad all attached suspension components
  5. Fail80,230 miles (+116)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    580348100687
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Corrosion in front subframe and all attached suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion in rear subframe anad all attached suspension components
  6. Pass80,114 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    258413810208
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail80,113 miles (+5)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,113 miles
    Test number
    274393332569
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass80,108 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    288211297747
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded(rear joint) attention may be required soon
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded throughout- attention may be required soon
  9. Fail80,107 miles (+239)3 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    591822343379
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded(rear joint) attention may be required soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded throughout- attention may be required soon
  10. Pass79,868 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    261607771971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has corrosion to joint
  11. Fail79,868 miles (+987)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    543812646034
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has slight corrosion to joint
  12. Pass78,881 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,881 miles
    Test number
    110386551145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,058 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    468382087873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,947 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    960337226529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,258 miles (+3,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    110280175571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  16. Pass69,449 miles (+2,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    135661659727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  17. Pass66,808 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    869720245122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  18. Pass63,483 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,483 miles
    Test number
    246942634143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,801 miles (+4,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    979973333184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass55,767 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    617705432199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,406 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,406 miles
    Test number
    566773841111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,039 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    522899700127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,557 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    670552149029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,006 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    472182258027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,208 miles (+11,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    383913257003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass32,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,469 miles
    Test number
    673816746040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 NAM

Does Y209 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y209 NAM is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y209 NAM?
The MOT on Y209 NAM is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y209 NAM done?
Y209 NAM was recorded at 94,263 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
Has Y209 NAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 NAM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y209 NAM 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 NAM find?
Y209 NAM passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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