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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y216 EBYMOT history

Y216 EBY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 213,220 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

Y216 EBY 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
213,220 km
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,863 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 EBY
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
1 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 EBY was last recorded at 213,220 km on 22 Dec 2025, 249 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,971 km · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
249 km
Average per year
3,863 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,220 km
  • 2024 – 206,720 km
  • 2015 – 169,690 km
  • 2014 – 169,165 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,220 km
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop

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.

  • Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,220 km (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    213,220 km
    Test number
    151045869489
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
  2. Fail212,971 km (+6,251)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,971 km
    Test number
    374959697485
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass206,720 km (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,720 km
    Test number
    205359155461
    • AdvisoryFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail206,486 km3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,486 km
    Test number
    593912857649
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass198,615 miles (+88)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    198,615 miles
    Test number
    570385576235
    • MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail198,527 miles (+9,205)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,527 miles
    Test number
    574762660498
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass189,322 miles (+12,347)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    189,322 miles
    Test number
    470810669551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,975 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,975 miles
    Test number
    573359997089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,418 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,418 miles
    Test number
    148717003171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,385 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    176,385 miles
    Test number
    320752575299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,166 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    176,166 miles
    Test number
    174993338308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass173,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,902 miles
    Test number
    491893973029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail173,902 miles (+677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,902 miles
    Test number
    703016960006
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
  14. Pass173,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    173,225 miles
    Test number
    867523580914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass169,690 km (+525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    169,690 km
    Test number
    937567995127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass169,165 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,165 km
    Test number
    667909304224
    • NoteFront tyres showing signs of age on the outer edges.

Questions about Y216 EBY

Does Y216 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 EBY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y216 EBY?
The MOT on Y216 EBY is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 EBY done?
Y216 EBY was recorded at 213,220 km at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,863 km a year.
Has Y216 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 EBY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y216 EBY 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 EBY find?
Y216 EBY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front fog lamp inop.

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