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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

Y23 TGCMOT history

Y23 TGC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

Y23 TGC black 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,115 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 TGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 TGC was last recorded at 124,115 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,027 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
7,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,115 miles
  • 2025 – 117,179 miles
  • 2024 – 110,585 miles
  • 2023 – 107,796 miles
  • 2022 – 107,072 miles
  • 2021 – 106,427 miles
  • 2020 – 103,710 miles
  • 2019 – 95,186 miles
  • 2018 – 81,926 miles
  • 2017 – 72,745 miles
  • 2016 – 62,232 miles
  • 2015 – 50,208 miles
  • 2014 – 35,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,115 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both fog lights showing yellowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Engine and outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,115 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,115 miles
    Test number
    148354169623
    • AdvisoryFront both fog lights showing yellow
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail124,027 miles (+6,848)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    303368915611
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both fog lights showing yellow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass117,179 miles (+6,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,179 miles
    Test number
    641551489852
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass110,585 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    238102887784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,796 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    241812740621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,072 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,072 miles
    Test number
    366827342922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,427 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    958199629084
    • AdvisoryEngine and outer sill covers fitted
  8. Fail106,424 miles (+2,714)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,424 miles
    Test number
    523051017279
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine and outer sill covers fitted
  9. Pass103,710 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,710 miles
    Test number
    765890563924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,186 miles (+13,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    270619126374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    230301098839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,926 miles (+9,181)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    885328088776
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass72,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    510815208147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,745 miles (+10,513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    635393087743
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
  15. Pass62,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    317311644396
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear cracking (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper split on end
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail62,232 miles (+12,024)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    808026906229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and rear cracking (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper split on end
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass50,208 miles (+14,375)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    266821205275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    656429494186
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about Y23 TGC

Does Y23 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 TGC is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 TGC?
The MOT on Y23 TGC is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 TGC done?
Y23 TGC was recorded at 124,115 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,261 miles a year.
Has Y23 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 TGC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 TGC 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 TGC find?
Y23 TGC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front both fog lights showing yellow; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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