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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y231 KDVMOT history

Y231 KDV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

Y231 KDV black 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 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
125,785 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 KDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 KDV was last recorded at 125,785 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,780 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,785 miles
  • 2023 – 125,780 miles
  • 2022 – 122,436 miles
  • 2021 – 118,018 miles
  • 2020 – 117,821 miles
  • 2018 – 117,573 miles
  • 2017 – 117,158 miles
  • 2016 – 116,659 miles
  • 2015 – 116,469 miles
  • 2014 – 116,426 miles
  • 2013 – 116,203 miles
  • 2012 – 116,114 miles
  • 2011 – 116,031 miles
  • 2010 – 115,657 miles
  • 2009 – 108,550 miles
  • 2008 – 97,107 miles
  • 2007 – 84,435 miles
  • 2006 – 70,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower ENGINE OIL LEAK
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    266858449178
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail125,785 miles (+5)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    638575097817
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass125,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    726033697171
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive BEHIND TIMING BELT COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LEFT TO RIGHT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail125,780 miles (+3,344)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    198686897972
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive BEHIND TIMING BELT COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LEFT TO RIGHT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,436 miles (+4,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,436 miles
    Test number
    762690710790
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,018 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    894401990644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,989 miles (+168)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,989 miles
    Test number
    135920238322
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass117,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    494717723893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,821 miles (+248)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    475457950527
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass117,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,573 miles
    Test number
    462606529411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,573 miles (+415)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,573 miles
    Test number
    616843610962
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass117,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    652434555070
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail117,158 miles (+499)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,158 miles
    Test number
    532093569387
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass116,659 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    617287244836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,469 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    266208415404
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass116,426 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    157947504123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,203 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    367516013174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,114 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    938272142134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,031 miles (+374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    146315721110
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  20. Pass115,657 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    770028630131
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail115,643 miles (+7,093)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,643 miles
    Test number
    910027430132
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  22. Pass108,550 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    780627179092
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail108,550 miles (+11,443)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    994517279061
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass97,107 miles (+12,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    394645188084
    • NoteCatalytic converter (just passed test)

  25. Pass84,435 miles (+14,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,435 miles
    Test number
    183191277441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    164847486413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 KDV

Does Y231 KDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 KDV expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 KDV?
The MOT on Y231 KDV expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 KDV done?
Y231 KDV was recorded at 125,785 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 3,085 miles a year.
Has Y231 KDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 KDV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y231 KDV 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 Y231 KDV find?
Y231 KDV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: central front lower engine oil leak; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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