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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y241 DBVMOT history

Y241 DBV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y241 DBV 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,091 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 DBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 DBV was last recorded at 61,091 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,788 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
2,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,091 miles
  • 2024 – 60,788 miles
  • 2023 – 60,415 miles
  • 2022 – 60,086 miles
  • 2021 – 59,161 miles
  • 2020 – 58,396 miles
  • 2019 – 57,105 miles
  • 2018 – 55,394 miles
  • 2017 – 52,586 miles
  • 2016 – 52,073 miles
  • 2015 – 50,545 miles
  • 2014 – 48,200 miles
  • 2013 – 46,248 miles
  • 2012 – 42,848 miles
  • 2011 – 39,983 miles
  • 2010 – 37,336 miles
  • 2009 – 32,381 miles
  • 2008 – 27,169 miles
  • 2007 – 23,281 miles
  • 2006 – 19,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,091 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Crossover pipe out of flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,091 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    585584637180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    567142956504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,788 miles (+373)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    863283475938
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass60,415 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,415 miles
    Test number
    807650232423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass60,086 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    478607203175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,161 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,161 miles
    Test number
    181494898828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Crossover pipe out of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail59,161 miles (+765)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,161 miles
    Test number
    675548598191
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Crossover pipe out of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass58,396 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    312256270576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
  9. Pass57,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    133883765969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor bolt snapped/missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Fail57,104 miles (+1,710)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    716956965992
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor bolt snapped/missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass55,394 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    432129272866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,586 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    689229434452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,073 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,073 miles
    Test number
    340198566804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,545 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    805138695177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,200 miles (+1,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    336872894170
    • NoteFront suspension arms corroded
  16. Pass46,248 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,248 miles
    Test number
    665033493115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,848 miles (+2,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,848 miles
    Test number
    817927182186
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing outer edges
  18. Pass39,983 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    965173271168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,336 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,336 miles
    Test number
    561396570185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,381 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,381 miles
    Test number
    990146379190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,169 miles (+3,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,169 miles
    Test number
    833106698163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass23,281 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,281 miles
    Test number
    783973377154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,760 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,760 miles
    Test number
    460829796106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,711 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,711 miles
    Test number
    213335596142
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y241 DBV

Does Y241 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y241 DBV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y241 DBV?
The MOT on Y241 DBV is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y241 DBV done?
Y241 DBV was recorded at 61,091 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,131 miles a year.
Has Y241 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 DBV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y241 DBV 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 Y241 DBV find?
Y241 DBV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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