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Mazda 2

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,349 cc

Y23 ALWMOT history

Y23 ALW is a red petrol Mazda 2 first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y23 ALW red Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,821 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 ALW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 ALW was last recorded at 111,821 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,405 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,416 miles
Average per year
8,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,821 miles
  • 2025 – 109,405 miles
  • 2024 – 100,908 miles
  • 2023 – 85,953 miles
  • 2022 – 73,959 miles
  • 2021 – 67,503 miles
  • 2020 – 63,271 miles
  • 2018 – 52,750 miles
  • 2017 – 41,734 miles
  • 2016 – 32,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    816437019607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,815 miles (+2,410)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    584818998264
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass109,405 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,405 miles
    Test number
    699879168182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,908 miles (+417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,908 miles
    Test number
    763258702374
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail100,491 miles (+14,538)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    206573405226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall has nail through side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe at floor corroded where goes in clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass85,953 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    144484594054
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
  7. Fail85,559 miles (+11,600)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,559 miles
    Test number
    787894590773
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
  8. Pass73,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    669903493997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail73,959 miles (+6,456)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    313858958077
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass67,503 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    100500234582
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail67,503 miles (+4,232)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    623471229554
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass63,271 miles (+10,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,271 miles
    Test number
    640708603518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass52,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    149444978642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,750 miles (+11,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    165906607374
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass41,734 miles (+9,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,734 miles
    Test number
    530763518949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have had sidewall repairs
  16. Pass32,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,528 miles
    Test number
    104549390782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y23 ALW

Does Y23 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ALW is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 ALW?
The MOT on Y23 ALW is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 ALW done?
Y23 ALW was recorded at 111,821 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,012 miles a year.
Has Y23 ALW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 ALW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 ALW 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 Y23 ALW find?
Y23 ALW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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