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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

Y23 KJPMOT history

Y23 KJP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

Y23 KJP blue 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
63,488 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 KJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 KJP was last recorded at 63,488 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,487 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,488 miles
  • 2025 – 62,341 miles
  • 2024 – 61,035 miles
  • 2023 – 59,785 miles
  • 2022 – 58,310 miles
  • 2021 – 56,943 miles
  • 2020 – 55,831 miles
  • 2019 – 54,349 miles
  • 2018 – 52,266 miles
  • 2017 – 50,098 miles
  • 2016 – 48,354 miles
  • 2015 – 47,065 miles
  • 2014 – 44,866 miles
  • 2013 – 42,895 miles
  • 2012 – 41,907 miles
  • 2011 – 36,857 miles
  • 2010 – 33,485 miles
  • 2009 – 29,647 miles
  • 2008 – 26,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,488 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspension boots crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorating
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,488 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    104290890355
    • AdvisoryFront suspension boots cracking
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  2. Fail63,487 miles (+1,146)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,487 miles
    Test number
    694754014905
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixings not compatible all 16 wheel nuts pulling through wheel, wrong wheel nuts fitted (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension boots cracking
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  3. Pass62,341 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    108207157452
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm boots cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryChips in front screen

  4. Fail62,329 miles (+1,294)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    568588772295
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,035 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    803762003924
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage covered with grease and underseal

  6. Pass59,785 miles (+1,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,785 miles
    Test number
    562366966755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage sprayed with underseal

  7. Pass58,310 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,310 miles
    Test number
    806525369110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,943 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,943 miles
    Test number
    331929220582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,831 miles (+1,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    572929232733
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

  10. Pass54,349 miles (+2,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    459390585969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    918649990755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail52,266 miles (+2,168)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    437246433505
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,098 miles (+1,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    764581472190
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  14. Pass48,354 miles (+1,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,354 miles
    Test number
    369948940107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension components surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension components surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension components surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension components surface corrosion

  15. Pass47,065 miles (+2,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    515975375106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass44,866 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    786165084120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,895 miles (+988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,895 miles
    Test number
    888659473145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass41,907 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    735217142367
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  19. Fail41,907 miles (+5,050)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    196757142390
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  20. Pass36,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    937479041372
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail36,857 miles (+3,372)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    238549341399
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass33,485 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    130961150356
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  23. Fail33,485 miles (+3,838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    993401750381
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass29,647 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,647 miles
    Test number
    370484579456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,264 miles
    Test number
    314394418180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,264 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,264 miles
    Test number
    754654018165
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about Y23 KJP

Does Y23 KJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 KJP is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 KJP?
The MOT on Y23 KJP is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 KJP done?
Y23 KJP was recorded at 63,488 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,014 miles a year.
Has Y23 KJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 KJP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 KJP 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 KJP find?
Y23 KJP passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension boots cracking; slight underbody corrosion; suspension bushes deteriorating, and 1 more.

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