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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y231 XHHMOT history

Y231 XHH is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 156,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

Y231 XHH white 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,779 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 XHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 XHH was last recorded at 156,779 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,429 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,779 miles
  • 2025 – 155,429 miles
  • 2022 – 152,714 miles
  • 2021 – 146,947 miles
  • 2020 – 142,143 miles
  • 2019 – 133,139 miles
  • 2014 – 107,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,779 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,779 miles (+1,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,779 miles
    Test number
    418950384181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY

  2. Pass155,429 miles (+2,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    880119041310
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,714 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,714 miles
    Test number
    765606125691
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail152,698 miles (+5,751)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,698 miles
    Test number
    551335987017
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,947 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    146,947 miles
    Test number
    944647239695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,143 miles
    Test number
    763062939490
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail142,143 miles (+9,004)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,143 miles
    Test number
    108351345509
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,139 miles
    Test number
    620373935512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,139 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,139 miles
    Test number
    404376026857
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass129,218 km (+4,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,218 km
    Test number
    260229923311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass125,079 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,079 km
    Test number
    410603898373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,671 miles
    Test number
    747305694272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y231 XHH

Does Y231 XHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 XHH is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 XHH?
The MOT on Y231 XHH is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 XHH done?
Y231 XHH was recorded at 156,779 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has Y231 XHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 XHH has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 XHH 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 XHH find?
Y231 XHH passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded all 4; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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