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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y221 FBWMOT history

Y221 FBW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

Y221 FBW green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
135,124 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 FBW was last recorded at 135,124 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,560 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
564 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,124 miles
  • 2021 – 134,560 miles
  • 2020 – 133,482 miles
  • 2019 – 128,879 miles
  • 2018 – 125,128 miles
  • 2017 – 122,229 miles
  • 2016 – 114,607 miles
  • 2015 – 106,185 miles
  • 2014 – 99,192 miles
  • 2013 – 93,788 miles
  • 2012 – 87,761 miles
  • 2011 – 86,370 miles
  • 2010 – 82,148 miles
  • 2009 – 74,684 miles
  • 2008 – 66,146 miles
  • 2007 – 57,375 miles
  • 2006 – 48,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,124 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    281658825555
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,124 miles (+564)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    450899501717
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,560 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,560 miles
    Test number
    557061364362
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,555 miles (+1,073)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,555 miles
    Test number
    298464814019
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,482 miles (+4,603)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,482 miles
    Test number
    975499893731
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,879 miles (+3,751)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,879 miles
    Test number
    827424929708
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame mounting area surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper radiator mounting bracket bolt broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and mounting area surface corrosion plus bushes perished
    • AdvisoryB/s/r inner sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis box section small dents

  7. Pass125,128 miles (+2,899)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,128 miles
    Test number
    325860152295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis near front sub frame mountings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner sills
    • AdvisorySmall dents in chassis box section

  8. Pass122,229 miles (+7,622)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,229 miles
    Test number
    255870997468
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front chassis rails close to front subframe mounting
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryKnocking present on offside front under braking further investigation required(unable to inspect fully with under tray and wheel on)
    • AdvisoryRadiator mount loose

  9. Pass114,607 miles (+8,422)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,607 miles
    Test number
    355422206519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass106,185 miles (+101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    137822925441
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFog,main beam and abs warning lights obscured

  11. Fail106,084 miles (+6,892)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    586697015009
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFog,main beam and abs warning lights obscured

  12. Pass99,192 miles (+5,404)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,192 miles
    Test number
    626869604029
    • NoteN/s/f tyre srubbed on inside edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inside edge.

  13. Pass93,788 miles (+6,027)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,788 miles
    Test number
    866215833097
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass87,761 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,761 miles
    Test number
    566899312094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,370 miles (+4,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    666545621023
    • NoteSills getting corroded at rear

  16. Pass82,148 miles (+7,464)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,148 miles
    Test number
    191502430067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  17. Pass74,684 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    291476529049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,146 miles (+8,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    271748228045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,375 miles (+8,459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,375 miles
    Test number
    874331537003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,916 miles
    Test number
    723344736083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 FBW

Does Y221 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 FBW expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 FBW?
The MOT on Y221 FBW expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 FBW done?
Y221 FBW was recorded at 135,124 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has Y221 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 FBW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 FBW 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 Y221 FBW find?
Y221 FBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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