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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

Y23 DRJMOT history

Y23 DRJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

Y23 DRJ red 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,191 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 DRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 DRJ was last recorded at 95,191 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 6,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,194 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,997 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,191 miles
  • 2025 – 88,194 miles
  • 2024 – 83,187 miles
  • 2023 – 79,341 miles
  • 2022 – 74,142 miles
  • 2021 – 69,243 miles
  • 2020 – 64,670 miles
  • 2019 – 59,303 miles
  • 2018 – 58,883 miles
  • 2017 – 57,419 miles
  • 2016 – 55,612 miles
  • 2015 – 50,679 miles
  • 2014 – 44,442 miles
  • 2013 – 36,202 miles
  • 2012 – 32,046 miles
  • 2011 – 23,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,191 miles

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,191 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,191 miles
    Test number
    691403892592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,194 miles
    Test number
    377822670945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,194 miles (+5,007)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,194 miles
    Test number
    247291620706
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,187 miles (+3,846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,187 miles
    Test number
    544402237377
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn at the edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords unable to identify cords within the cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords unable to identify cords within the cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass79,341 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    928755171261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,142 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,142 miles
    Test number
    344107806599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,243 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,243 miles
    Test number
    507638305483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,670 miles (+5,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    218561032703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,303 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,303 miles
    Test number
    398443874994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    410789384912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail58,883 miles (+1,464)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    264474859485
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    767607929348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,419 miles (+1,807)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,419 miles
    Test number
    766044623486
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass55,612 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,612 miles
    Test number
    791848812914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,679 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    256584941671
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail50,677 miles (+6,235)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,677 miles
    Test number
    834932786093
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  17. Pass44,442 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,442 miles
    Test number
    628684474216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,202 miles (+4,156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    816288963209
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail32,046 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,046 miles
    Test number
    328695062261
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,046 miles (+8,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,046 miles
    Test number
    737665462215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail23,842 miles4 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,842 miles
    Test number
    528857851261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted
    • NoteSlight scoring on n/s/f brake disc
    • NoteTyres worn unevenly

  22. Pass23,842 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,842 miles
    Test number
    718617451255
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted
    • NoteSlight scoring on n/s/f brake disc
    • NoteTyres worn unevenly

Questions about Y23 DRJ

Does Y23 DRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 DRJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 DRJ?
The MOT on Y23 DRJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 DRJ done?
Y23 DRJ was recorded at 95,191 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has Y23 DRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 DRJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 DRJ 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 DRJ find?
Y23 DRJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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