Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc
Y228 FBWMOT history
Y228 FBW is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 82,881 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,605 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 FBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 FBW was last recorded at 82,881 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,607 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,274 miles
- Average per year
- 3,605 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,881 miles
- 2025 – 79,607 miles
- 2024 – 76,406 miles
- 2022 – 72,005 miles
- 2021 – 67,986 miles
- 2020 – 67,391 miles
- 2019 – 67,346 miles
- 2018 – 59,716 miles
- 2017 – 58,270 miles
- 2016 – 57,450 miles
- 2013 – 51,608 miles
- 2012 – 48,226 miles
- 2011 – 39,362 miles
- 2010 – 28,270 miles
- 2009 – 19,513 miles
- 2008 – 16,757 miles
- 2007 – 13,425 miles
- 2005 – 9,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 82,881 miles
- Test number
- 194884997485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,861 miles (+3,254)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,861 miles
- Test number
- 335726201908
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass79,607 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 79,607 miles
- Test number
- 847520020417
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass76,406 miles (+4,401)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 76,406 miles
- Test number
- 479135540819
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear 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))
Pass72,005 miles (+35)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 72,005 miles
- Test number
- 284370289461
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,970 miles (+3,984)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,970 miles
- Test number
- 380291295641
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,986 miles (+595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 67,986 miles
- Test number
- 196950799670
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,391 miles (+45)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 67,391 miles
- Test number
- 966709258909
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/upper floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner bay panels/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not seriously weakened
Pass67,346 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,346 miles
- Test number
- 426422514866
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not seriously weakened
Fail67,346 miles (+7,630)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,346 miles
- Test number
- 954025582671
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear underside suspension components but not seriously weakened
Pass59,716 miles (+1,446)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,716 miles
- Test number
- 453116235473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,270 miles (+820)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 58,270 miles
- Test number
- 111974772843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,450 miles (+5,842)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 57,450 miles
- Test number
- 311016041535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,608 miles (+3,382)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 51,608 miles
- Test number
- 517526513346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,226 miles (+8,864)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 48,226 miles
- Test number
- 619007612354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,362 miles (+11,092)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 39,362 miles
- Test number
- 749581741358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,270 miles (+8,757)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,270 miles
- Test number
- 271028720306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,513 miles (+2,756)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 19,513 miles
- Test number
- 153074349303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,757 miles (+3,332)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 16,757 miles
- Test number
- 210090688480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,425 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 13,425 miles
- Test number
- 764820267031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 9,225 miles
- Test number
- 501256325320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y228 FBW
- Does Y228 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 FBW is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 FBW?
- The MOT on Y228 FBW is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y228 FBW done?
- Y228 FBW was recorded at 82,881 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,605 miles a year.
- Has Y228 FBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 FBW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y228 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 Y228 FBW find?
- Y228 FBW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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