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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y212 LBBMOT history

Y212 LBB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

Y212 LBB black 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,656 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 LBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 LBB was last recorded at 38,656 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 7,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,276 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,380 miles
Average per year
974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,656 miles
  • 2025 – 31,276 miles
  • 2024 – 28,869 miles
  • 2023 – 28,628 miles
  • 2022 – 28,483 miles
  • 2021 – 28,318 miles
  • 2020 – 28,162 miles
  • 2019 – 28,102 miles
  • 2018 – 27,857 miles
  • 2017 – 27,731 miles
  • 2016 – 27,293 miles
  • 2015 – 26,564 miles
  • 2014 – 26,496 miles
  • 2013 – 25,984 miles
  • 2012 – 25,772 miles
  • 2011 – 25,021 miles
  • 2010 – 24,676 miles
  • 2009 – 23,436 miles
  • 2008 – 21,976 miles
  • 2007 – 20,380 miles
  • 2006 – 19,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,656 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,656 miles (+7,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    773210590789
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass31,276 miles (+2,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,276 miles
    Test number
    528022520497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass28,869 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    28,869 miles
    Test number
    194371140347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,628 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    105863570148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,483 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    390669979091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,318 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,318 miles
    Test number
    476945560390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,162 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    28,162 miles
    Test number
    200745846532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,102 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    574183185541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,857 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,857 miles
    Test number
    513699262214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,855 miles (+124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    151450474142
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
  11. Pass27,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    506586315960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,730 miles (+437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,730 miles
    Test number
    920502452856
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass27,293 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,293 miles
    Test number
    225985295971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,564 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,564 miles
    Test number
    769295755098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,496 miles (+512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    655725254005
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass25,984 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,984 miles
    Test number
    637486253053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,772 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,772 miles
    Test number
    835131552041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,021 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,021 miles
    Test number
    136265751499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,676 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    433800650090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,436 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,436 miles
    Test number
    901347949011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,976 miles (+1,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,976 miles
    Test number
    193275938052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass20,380 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,380 miles
    Test number
    691747847003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,010 miles
    Test number
    144457046441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 LBB

Does Y212 LBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 LBB is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y212 LBB?
The MOT on Y212 LBB is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 LBB done?
Y212 LBB was recorded at 38,656 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 974 miles a year.
Has Y212 LBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 LBB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on Y212 LBB 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 Y212 LBB find?
Y212 LBB passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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