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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y221 KBTMOT history

Y221 KBT is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

Y221 KBT red 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 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,937 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 KBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 KBT was last recorded at 98,937 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,917 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,937 miles
  • 2024 – 98,917 miles
  • 2023 – 95,097 miles
  • 2022 – 77,892 miles
  • 2021 – 73,508 miles
  • 2019 – 72,338 miles
  • 2018 – 65,751 miles
  • 2017 – 63,291 miles
  • 2016 – 58,888 miles
  • 2015 – 54,228 miles
  • 2014 – 49,908 miles
  • 2013 – 43,588 miles
  • 2012 – 35,821 miles
  • 2011 – 30,040 miles
  • 2010 – 25,630 miles
  • 2009 – 23,622 miles
  • 2008 – 21,191 miles
  • 2007 – 19,485 miles
  • 2006 – 17,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,937 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,937 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,937 miles
    Test number
    670843496863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,917 miles (+3,820)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    853094376337
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and underbody corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,097 miles (+17,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,097 miles
    Test number
    316118702304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body

  4. Pass77,892 miles (+4,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    864818979950
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Pass73,508 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    427211486577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,338 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    269469420376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,751 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,751 miles
    Test number
    270823266222
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills corroded

  8. Pass63,291 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    128749121753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,888 miles (+4,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    764159187392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVarious parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

  10. Pass54,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    153196690817
    • AdvisoryVarious parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

  11. Fail54,228 miles (+4,320)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    426485997888
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryVarious parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

  12. Pass49,908 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,908 miles
    Test number
    508284944295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,588 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,588 miles
    Test number
    847398623222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,821 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,821 miles
    Test number
    836699682078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    608193261000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,040 miles (+4,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    659393261097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass25,630 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,630 miles
    Test number
    553447070027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,622 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,622 miles
    Test number
    552073989060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,191 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,191 miles
    Test number
    810040488056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,485 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    373475277069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,378 miles
    Test number
    563902576032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 KBT

Does Y221 KBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 KBT expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 KBT?
The MOT on Y221 KBT expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 KBT done?
Y221 KBT was recorded at 98,937 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has Y221 KBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 KBT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y221 KBT 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 KBT find?
Y221 KBT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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