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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y256 DLJMOT history

Y256 DLJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

Y256 DLJ black 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 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
109,379 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 DLJ
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
17 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 DLJ was last recorded at 109,379 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,379 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 109,379 miles
  • 2020 – 108,916 miles
  • 2019 – 108,241 miles
  • 2018 – 107,216 miles
  • 2017 – 105,840 miles
  • 2016 – 103,474 miles
  • 2015 – 101,087 miles
  • 2014 – 97,911 miles
  • 2012 – 90,711 miles
  • 2011 – 83,596 miles
  • 2010 – 76,421 miles
  • 2009 – 69,289 miles
  • 2008 – 61,023 miles
  • 2007 – 55,001 miles
  • 2006 – 48,966 miles
  • 2005 – 45,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,379 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust system in poor condition (middle to back)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to chassis inc all componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Slight corrosion on rear exposed brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight corrosion on sills and chassis at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,379 miles5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    317228097023
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust system in poor condition (middle to back)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to chassis inc all components

  2. Fail109,379 miles (+463)4 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    368697838042
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure delaminated (0.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust system in poor condition (middle to back)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to chassis inc all components

  3. Pass108,916 miles (+675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,916 miles
    Test number
    648914767945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear nsr osr outer sills have surface corrosion

  4. Pass108,241 miles (+1,025)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,241 miles
    Test number
    224171986660
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition but not blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All fittings and hard pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All Suspension arm attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Suspension arm pins & bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,216 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    969371803365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn All front bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of car has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail107,216 miles (+1,376)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    312500588714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn All front bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes are showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of car has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass105,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    426063747524
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components quite corroded

  8. Fail105,840 miles (+2,366)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    299079778222
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components quite corroded

  9. Pass103,474 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,474 miles
    Test number
    129141414771
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear exposed brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on sills and chassis at rear

  10. Fail103,470 miles (+2,383)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,470 miles
    Test number
    131884704817
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear exposed brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on sills and chassis at rear

  11. Pass101,087 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,087 miles
    Test number
    634015731873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail101,086 miles (+3,175)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,086 miles
    Test number
    914530593692
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass97,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,911 miles
    Test number
    648109784254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,911 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,911 miles
    Test number
    769799984219
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    328855283235
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

  16. Pass90,711 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,711 miles
    Test number
    368209582247
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCut in tread of nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  17. Fail90,701 miles (+7,105)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    725019782298
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCut in tread of nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  18. Pass83,596 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    175450181231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,421 miles (+7,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    494274270265
    • NoteNearside front brake slower to work

  20. Pass69,289 miles (+8,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,289 miles
    Test number
    360867949402
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  21. Pass61,023 miles (+6,022)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    470670268293
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteOil level low

  22. Pass55,001 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,001 miles
    Test number
    662647657298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,966 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    203403976134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    45,146 miles
    Test number
    792707885119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 DLJ

Does Y256 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 DLJ expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 DLJ?
The MOT on Y256 DLJ expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 DLJ done?
Y256 DLJ was recorded at 109,379 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
Has Y256 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 DLJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y256 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 Y256 DLJ find?
Y256 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 5 minor defects and 5 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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