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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y217 RDGMOT history

Y217 RDG is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

Y217 RDG green 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,647 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 RDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 RDG was last recorded at 59,647 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,476 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
1,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,647 miles
  • 2025 – 59,476 miles
  • 2024 – 59,237 miles
  • 2023 – 59,035 miles
  • 2022 – 58,862 miles
  • 2021 – 58,573 miles
  • 2020 – 58,442 miles
  • 2019 – 58,281 miles
  • 2018 – 57,905 miles
  • 2017 – 57,605 miles
  • 2016 – 56,783 miles
  • 2015 – 55,782 miles
  • 2014 – 53,314 miles
  • 2013 – 50,090 miles
  • 2012 – 47,760 miles
  • 2011 – 45,979 miles
  • 2010 – 43,396 miles
  • 2009 – 39,398 miles
  • 2008 – 36,470 miles
  • 2007 – 30,064 miles
  • 2006 – 25,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (chassis leg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (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.

  • ALL suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • All suspension components rusty.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All suspension components rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,647 miles (+171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    598773160154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm (chassis leg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,476 miles (+239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    147464136798
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass59,237 miles (+202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,237 miles
    Test number
    617216696567
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass59,035 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    525174152734
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail59,035 miles (+173)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    555921408393
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryALL suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,862 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    549862391555
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,861 miles (+288)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    344179133900
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both. (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,573 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    324729435289
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill area has surface corrosion

  9. Fail58,567 miles (+125)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    866522528080
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill area has surface corrosion

  10. Pass58,442 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    626097934312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion over front suspension components
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion over rear suspension components

  11. Fail58,442 miles (+161)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    782986093086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion over front suspension components
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion over rear suspension components

  12. Pass58,281 miles (+376)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,281 miles
    Test number
    252380230142
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass57,905 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    394642960401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,898 miles (+293)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    512744530728
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  15. Pass57,605 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,605 miles
    Test number
    158203252316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,783 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    257819277916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,778 miles (+996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    696181528181
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass55,782 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,782 miles
    Test number
    719547729951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,314 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    399139334200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass53,314 miles (+3,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    788259834286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass50,090 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    765458043150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,760 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,760 miles
    Test number
    895313652114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,759 miles (+1,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,759 miles
    Test number
    268212852167
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  24. Pass45,979 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    847103951172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,396 miles (+3,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    991323150168
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass39,398 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    773559449124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,470 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,470 miles
    Test number
    301339348183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,064 miles (+4,435)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,064 miles
    Test number
    494154667002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension components lightly corroded

  29. Pass25,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    744581156087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y217 RDG

Does Y217 RDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 RDG is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y217 RDG?
The MOT on Y217 RDG is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y217 RDG done?
Y217 RDG was recorded at 59,647 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,658 miles a year.
Has Y217 RDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 RDG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y217 RDG 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 Y217 RDG find?
Y217 RDG passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (chassis leg); offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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