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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y218 AKEMOT history

Y218 AKE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y218 AKE red 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,721 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 AKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 AKE was last recorded at 95,721 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2009: 47,792 miles, lower than 444,742 miles on 12 Mar 2008.

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
95,592 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,721 miles
  • 2025 – 95,592 miles
  • 2023 – 93,543 miles
  • 2022 – 92,300 miles
  • 2021 – 91,634 miles
  • 2020 – 90,436 miles
  • 2019 – 87,411 miles
  • 2018 – 85,384 miles
  • 2017 – 83,602 miles
  • 2015 – 81,259 miles
  • 2014 – 76,353 miles
  • 2013 – 71,440 miles
  • 2012 – 61,366 miles
  • 2011 – 51,398 miles
  • 2010 – 50,148 miles
  • 2009 – 47,792 miles
  • 2008 – 444,742 miles
  • 2007 – 40,469 miles
  • 2006 – 36,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,721 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • General corrosion underside of vehicle. Various suspension components corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General corrosion around vehicle. Various suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,721 miles (+129)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,721 miles
    Test number
    561954785260
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,592 miles (+2,049)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    526574594748
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,543 miles (+1,243)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,543 miles
    Test number
    387811882325
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,300 miles (+666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,300 miles
    Test number
    613514104584
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around vehicle.
    • 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 Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

  5. Pass91,634 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    772749729411
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle. Various suspension components corroding.

  6. Fail91,576 miles (+1,140)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    718573321001
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle. Various suspension components corroding.

  7. Pass90,436 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,436 miles
    Test number
    980870216548
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around vehicle. Various suspension components corroded.

  8. Fail90,415 miles (+3,004)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    254647213370
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor various. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around vehicle. Various suspension components corroded.

  9. Pass87,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    122454204224
    • AdvisoryFront tyres splitting close to cords.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre splitting close to cords.

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    788014661236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,384 miles (+1,782)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    199211010781
    • MajorEmissions not tested CO too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass83,602 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,602 miles
    Test number
    834087058900
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass81,259 miles (+4,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,259 miles
    Test number
    426871523145
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass76,353 miles (+4,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    979587704167
    • NoteGeneral corrosion suspesion units

  15. Pass71,440 miles (+10,074)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    748607003108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perishing

  16. Pass61,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,366 miles
    Test number
    549016072011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,366 miles (+9,968)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,366 miles
    Test number
    836036972002
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass51,398 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    535069661007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll rubber wearing
    • NoteFront plus rear discs rusting

  19. Fail51,398 miles (+1,250)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    347797961034
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll rubber wearing
    • NoteFront plus rear discs rusting

  20. Pass50,148 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    940516370030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,792 miles
    Test number
    761567879088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,792 miles (-396,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,792 miles
    Test number
    241587279023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass444,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    444,742 miles
    Test number
    903272278093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,474 miles (+4,005)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    584972578016
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,469 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,469 miles
    Test number
    193666567430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,455 miles
    Test number
    454309366099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,455 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,455 miles
    Test number
    902329666010
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about Y218 AKE

Does Y218 AKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 AKE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y218 AKE?
The MOT on Y218 AKE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y218 AKE done?
Y218 AKE was recorded at 95,721 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has Y218 AKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 AKE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y218 AKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y218 AKE find?
Y218 AKE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, and 6 more.

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