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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

Y238 PAUMOT history

Y238 PAU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

Y238 PAU blue 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 15 May 2025
Mileage
177,378 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 PAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 PAU was last recorded at 177,378 miles on 16 May 2024, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,254 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
7,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,378 miles
  • 2023 – 177,254 miles
  • 2022 – 176,994 miles
  • 2021 – 176,751 miles
  • 2019 – 176,637 miles
  • 2018 – 176,427 miles
  • 2017 – 176,333 miles
  • 2016 – 176,040 miles
  • 2015 – 166,573 miles
  • 2014 – 148,060 miles
  • 2013 – 129,264 miles
  • 2012 – 116,483 miles
  • 2011 – 105,353 miles
  • 2010 – 89,408 miles
  • 2009 – 72,193 miles
  • 2008 – 60,378 miles
  • 2007 – 50,925 miles
  • 2006 – 39,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,378 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

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.

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,378 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    177,378 miles
    Test number
    482612823479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  2. Pass177,254 miles (+260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,254 miles
    Test number
    588478233402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension

  3. Pass176,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    176,994 miles
    Test number
    458686893731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail176,994 miles (+243)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,994 miles
    Test number
    851208445605
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass176,751 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    176,751 miles
    Test number
    711912178441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass176,637 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,637 miles
    Test number
    346058424952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass176,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    176,427 miles
    Test number
    809842959501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail176,427 miles (+94)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,427 miles
    Test number
    580023697163
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass176,333 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    176,333 miles
    Test number
    711039417508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  10. Fail176,333 miles (+293)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,333 miles
    Test number
    318141635808
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  11. Pass176,040 miles (+9,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    176,040 miles
    Test number
    546265019747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass166,573 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    166,573 miles
    Test number
    968424705140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  13. Fail166,235 miles (+18,175)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,235 miles
    Test number
    869817895081
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass148,060 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,060 miles
    Test number
    735197094076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system has slight corrosion

  15. Fail148,060 miles (+18,796)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,060 miles
    Test number
    857357794056
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChip in drivers side
    • NoteCorrision to exhaust system
    • NoteO s f wheel stiff to rotate

  16. Pass129,264 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    129,264 miles
    Test number
    545613003142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail128,885 miles (+12,402)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,885 miles
    Test number
    546728293000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass116,483 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,483 miles
    Test number
    948331212139
    • NoteBrake fluid level near minimum

  19. Fail116,469 miles (+11,116)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    249949902486
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBrake fluid level near minimum

  20. Pass105,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,353 miles
    Test number
    289436501158
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Fail105,353 miles (+15,945)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,353 miles
    Test number
    405836501136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass89,408 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    471624600130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,249 miles (+17,056)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    224162400494
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass72,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    452986899071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,193 miles (+11,815)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    112716799063
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,378 miles (+9,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    280448608174
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wearing on edges

  27. Pass50,925 miles (+11,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,925 miles
    Test number
    952627357008
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass39,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    282241446032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y238 PAU

Does Y238 PAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 PAU expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 PAU?
The MOT on Y238 PAU expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 PAU done?
Y238 PAU was recorded at 177,378 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 7,530 miles a year.
Has Y238 PAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 PAU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 PAU 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 Y238 PAU find?
Y238 PAU passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; general corrosion to underside.

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