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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,500 cc

Y242 EBYMOT history

Y242 EBY is a silver petrol Mazda Bong first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 199,525 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
199,525 km
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,932 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bong
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y242 EBY was last recorded at 199,525 km on 9 Feb 2024, 12,694 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,831 km · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
12,694 km
Average per year
13,932 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,525 km
  • 2023 – 186,831 km
  • 2022 – 179,253 km
  • 2019 – 127,894 km
  • 2018 – 105,444 km
  • 2017 – 90,935 km
  • 2016 – 86,523 km
  • 2014 – 67,247 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,525 km
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,525 km (+12,694)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,525 km
    Test number
    949395171495
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass186,831 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,831 km
    Test number
    669217590915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail186,831 km (+7,578)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,831 km
    Test number
    783524438097
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass179,253 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,253 km
    Test number
    688362631014
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate damp

  5. Fail179,253 km8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,253 km
    Test number
    120042951071
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake backplate damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate damp

  6. Pass164,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,471 miles
    Test number
    893091469362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,471 miles (+9,121)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,471 miles
    Test number
    593133660341
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,350 miles
    Test number
    816438994817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate damp with axle oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate damp with axle oil
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail155,350 miles5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,350 miles
    Test number
    647844439281
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate damp with axle oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate damp with axle oil
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass127,894 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,894 km
    Test number
    566309085675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail127,894 km (+22,450)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,894 km
    Test number
    962767040485
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,444 km (+14,509)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,444 km
    Test number
    553316833241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,935 km (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,935 km
    Test number
    413296827570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,523 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,523 km
    Test number
    932134176921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,523 km (+19,276)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,523 km
    Test number
    774935627084
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass67,247 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,247 km
    Test number
    726934924288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 EBY

Does Y242 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 EBY expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 EBY?
The MOT on Y242 EBY expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 EBY done?
Y242 EBY was recorded at 199,525 km at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 13,932 km a year.
Has Y242 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 EBY has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y242 EBY 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 Y242 EBY find?
Y242 EBY failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger, and 5 more.

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