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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y246 GAUMOT history

Y246 GAU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

Y246 GAU red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
95,954 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 GAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 GAU was last recorded at 95,954 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,953 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,954 miles
  • 2022 – 95,560 miles
  • 2021 – 94,751 miles
  • 2019 – 94,404 miles
  • 2018 – 93,739 miles
  • 2017 – 93,350 miles
  • 2016 – 92,430 miles
  • 2015 – 91,343 miles
  • 2014 – 90,470 miles
  • 2013 – 89,740 miles
  • 2012 – 88,215 miles
  • 2011 – 86,627 miles
  • 2010 – 85,854 miles
  • 2009 – 81,766 miles
  • 2008 – 72,344 miles
  • 2007 – 63,337 miles
  • 2006 – 54,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,954 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    807596700923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail95,953 miles (+393)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,953 miles
    Test number
    623621525673
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded across axle (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking across axle (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,560 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,560 miles
    Test number
    254298313090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,751 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,751 miles
    Test number
    702201672209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,404 miles (+665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    224020306331
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,739 miles (+389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,739 miles
    Test number
    625434814438
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,350 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,350 miles
    Test number
    177279508530
    • AdvisoryBrake effort N/S/R,passed brake test but may need attention.

  8. Pass92,430 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    678805424363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,343 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    736578895019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass90,470 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    528509964082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,740 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,740 miles
    Test number
    885542793003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,215 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,215 miles
    Test number
    907152702160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,627 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    409959921198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass85,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    181196120199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,854 miles (+4,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    821385220139
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass81,766 miles (+9,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    252169679049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass72,344 miles (+9,007)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,344 miles
    Test number
    283411498093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass63,337 miles (+8,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,337 miles
    Test number
    790562067080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    961989466039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 GAU

Does Y246 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 GAU expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 GAU?
The MOT on Y246 GAU expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 GAU done?
Y246 GAU was recorded at 95,954 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 2,365 miles a year.
Has Y246 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 GAU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y246 GAU 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 Y246 GAU find?
Y246 GAU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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