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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y216 BAWMOT history

Y216 BAW is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

Y216 BAW 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
161,725 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 BAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 BAW was last recorded at 161,725 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,724 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,725 miles
  • 2024 – 160,611 miles
  • 2018 – 109,915 miles
  • 2017 – 106,244 miles
  • 2016 – 104,014 miles
  • 2015 – 102,432 miles
  • 2014 – 97,705 miles
  • 2013 – 87,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,725 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,725 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,725 miles
    Test number
    206991470897
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,724 miles (+1,113)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,724 miles
    Test number
    809602950360
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,611 miles
    Test number
    486696281857
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO.s.r park brake has low effort

  4. Pass158,929 km (+4,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,929 km
    Test number
    930919514980
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake has low effort

  5. Pass154,300 km (+14,565)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,300 km
    Test number
    104009221995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,735 km (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,735 km
    Test number
    551267185644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,656 km (+18,236)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,656 km
    Test number
    635342699809
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,420 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,420 km
    Test number
    324981211412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front marker lamp on bumper inoperative (LED's dim)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency - adjustment reqd. (o/s)

  9. Fail117,420 km (+4,696)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,420 km
    Test number
    770984646364
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lambda value too high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flange on rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front marker lamp on bumper inoperative (LED's dim)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency - adjustment reqd. (o/s)

  10. Pass112,724 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,724 km
    Test number
    970113799873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,915 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,915 miles
    Test number
    597018932749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,244 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,244 miles
    Test number
    883512749353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,014 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    746020536816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    441921189542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,432 miles (+4,727)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    956585337795
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass97,705 miles (+42)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,705 miles
    Test number
    489668394182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads getting low

  17. Fail97,663 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    156887394188
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads getting low

  18. Pass87,278 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,278 km
    Test number
    165348103247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,278 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,278 miles
    Test number
    966427803227
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake wa\rning light on

Questions about Y216 BAW

Does Y216 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 BAW is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y216 BAW?
The MOT on Y216 BAW is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 BAW done?
Y216 BAW was recorded at 161,725 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has Y216 BAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 BAW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y216 BAW 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 Y216 BAW find?
Y216 BAW passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive engine area, and 2 more.

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