Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc
Y242 TBYMOT history
Y242 TBY is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 108,310 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 TBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 TBY was last recorded at 108,310 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,297 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 3,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,310 miles
- 2025 – 108,297 miles
- 2024 – 98,118 miles
- 2023 – 85,283 miles
- 2022 – 76,299 miles
- 2021 – 67,588 miles
- 2019 – 58,826 miles
- 2018 – 58,677 miles
- 2017 – 58,520 miles
- 2016 – 58,381 miles
- 2015 – 57,906 miles
- 2014 – 57,434 miles
- 2013 – 55,846 miles
- 2012 – 52,872 miles
- 2011 – 48,963 miles
- 2010 – 45,485 miles
- 2009 – 42,596 miles
- 2008 – 39,168 miles
- 2007 – 35,406 miles
- 2006 – 31,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,310 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front bumper damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,310 miles (+13)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 108,310 miles
- Test number
- 964301101025
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,297 miles (+10,179)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 108,297 miles
- Test number
- 454368366430
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,118 miles (+12,835)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 98,118 miles
- Test number
- 848438594807
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel damage
- AdvisoryC/stop light not working
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear
Pass85,283 miles (+8,984)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 85,283 miles
- Test number
- 266556345239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and fluctuating (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion and nearside outer sill
Pass76,299 miles (+8,711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,299 miles
- Test number
- 517337925589
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has surface corrosion
Pass67,588 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 67,588 miles
- Test number
- 633183249874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damage
Fail67,588 miles (+8,762)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,588 miles
- Test number
- 986413138254
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damage
Pass58,826 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 58,826 miles
- Test number
- 966681034409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,820 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 58,820 miles
- Test number
- 890575461856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,677 miles (+157)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 58,677 miles
- Test number
- 340553036652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,520 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 58,520 miles
- Test number
- 898872600349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,381 miles (+475)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 58,381 miles
- Test number
- 135865519124
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroding
Pass57,906 miles (+472)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 57,906 miles
- Test number
- 166578305098
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded
Pass57,434 miles (+1,588)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 57,434 miles
- Test number
- 987140034019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass55,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 55,846 miles
- Test number
- 269195033031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,846 miles (+2,974)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,846 miles
- Test number
- 578405533017
- DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass52,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 52,872 miles
- Test number
- 278443732064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,872 miles (+3,909)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,872 miles
- Test number
- 128527622070
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,963 miles (+3,478)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,963 miles
- Test number
- 238016431011
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 45,485 miles
- Test number
- 813127230076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,485 miles (+2,889)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,485 miles
- Test number
- 334850430044
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass42,596 miles (+3,428)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,596 miles
- Test number
- 403474029025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,168 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 39,168 miles
- Test number
- 193513538408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,406 miles (+4,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 35,406 miles
- Test number
- 643527727036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,072 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 31,072 miles
- Test number
- 411238926024
- NoteNoise from rear brakes
Questions about Y242 TBY
- Does Y242 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 TBY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 TBY?
- The MOT on Y242 TBY is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y242 TBY done?
- Y242 TBY was recorded at 108,310 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
- Has Y242 TBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 TBY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y242 TBY 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 TBY find?
- Y242 TBY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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