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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y254 DLJMOT history

Y254 DLJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

Y254 DLJ 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 9 Aug 2022
Mileage
86,610 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 DLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y254 DLJ was last recorded at 86,610 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,597 miles · 10 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,610 miles
  • 2021 – 86,597 miles
  • 2020 – 86,530 miles
  • 2019 – 86,503 miles
  • 2018 – 86,326 miles
  • 2017 – 85,702 miles
  • 2016 – 81,728 miles
  • 2015 – 72,261 miles
  • 2014 – 63,435 miles
  • 2013 – 54,136 miles
  • 2012 – 45,028 miles
  • 2011 – 37,439 miles
  • 2010 – 30,122 miles
  • 2009 – 29,911 miles
  • 2008 – 28,489 miles
  • 2007 – 27,177 miles
  • 2006 – 25,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,610 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,610 miles (+13)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,610 miles
    Test number
    475298557897
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass86,597 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,597 miles
    Test number
    291728442454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,596 miles (+66)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    356026300601
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,530 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,530 miles
    Test number
    761027062241
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass86,503 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    884032472026
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass86,326 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,326 miles
    Test number
    614218659295
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  7. Pass85,702 miles (+3,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    136443049767
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at retaining clip, (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass81,728 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,728 miles
    Test number
    816405360027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner flitches /chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on legal limit

  9. Fail81,727 miles (+9,466)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,727 miles
    Test number
    637054667024
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner flitches /chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on legal limit

  10. Pass72,261 miles (+8,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    223026037555
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges

  11. Pass63,435 miles (+9,299)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    547317064243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  12. Pass54,136 miles (+9,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,136 miles
    Test number
    968712433207
    • NoteAll suspension arms slightly corroded

  13. Pass45,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,028 miles
    Test number
    126787782172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,019 miles (+7,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,019 miles
    Test number
    406657182182
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass37,439 miles (+7,317)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,439 miles
    Test number
    596305881144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on legal limit

  16. Pass30,122 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,122 miles
    Test number
    641827760153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,911 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    223774039173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass29,911 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,911 miles
    Test number
    954544739152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail29,898 miles (+1,409)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,898 miles
    Test number
    330132839196
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass28,489 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    692040328105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,177 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    270691947159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    213353746446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 DLJ

Does Y254 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 DLJ expired on 9 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 DLJ?
The MOT on Y254 DLJ expired on 9 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 DLJ done?
Y254 DLJ was recorded at 86,610 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 3,791 miles a year.
Has Y254 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 DLJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y254 DLJ 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 Y254 DLJ find?
Y254 DLJ failed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe, and 6 more.

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