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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y211 JELMOT history

Y211 JEL is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y211 JEL 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 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,826 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 JEL
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
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 JEL was last recorded at 99,826 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2020: 97,876 miles, lower than 97,877 miles on 20 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,731 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,826 miles
  • 2025 – 99,731 miles
  • 2024 – 99,683 miles
  • 2023 – 99,525 miles
  • 2022 – 99,222 miles
  • 2021 – 98,769 miles
  • 2020 – 97,876 miles
  • 2019 – 97,413 miles
  • 2018 – 96,603 miles
  • 2017 – 95,969 miles
  • 2016 – 94,300 miles
  • 2015 – 93,271 miles
  • 2012 – 92,978 miles
  • 2011 – 87,601 miles
  • 2010 – 78,085 miles
  • 2009 – 70,879 miles
  • 2007 – 60,473 miles
  • 2006 – 49,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,826 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,826 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    478789793060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,731 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,731 miles
    Test number
    561445998687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,683 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    104443513685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,525 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    577974079801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,222 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    284070762035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,769 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,769 miles
    Test number
    367045261495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,876 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    599209271017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,877 miles (+464)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    402287581821
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass97,413 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,413 miles
    Test number
    907897323949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,603 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    590585392259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,969 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    223389078437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,300 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    656364052502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,271 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    485649415213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,978 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,978 miles
    Test number
    229441862064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,962 miles (+5,361)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    286393952050
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  16. Pass87,601 miles (+9,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,601 miles
    Test number
    905404251042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    764807950002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,085 miles (+7,206)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    344554250042
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass70,879 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,879 miles
    Test number
    974787259077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,473 miles (+11,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    943468217310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,023 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    103528156285
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass49,023 miles (+1,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    564378556249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass47,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    991115976051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y211 JEL

Does Y211 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y211 JEL is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y211 JEL?
The MOT on Y211 JEL is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y211 JEL done?
Y211 JEL was recorded at 99,826 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has Y211 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 JEL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y211 JEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y211 JEL find?
Y211 JEL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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