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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y257 DLJMOT history

Y257 DLJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

Y257 DLJ green 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 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
90,261 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 DLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 DLJ was last recorded at 90,261 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 2,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,178 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,083 miles
Average per year
2,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,261 miles
  • 2020 – 88,178 miles
  • 2019 – 85,709 miles
  • 2018 – 85,681 miles
  • 2017 – 84,483 miles
  • 2016 – 82,987 miles
  • 2015 – 80,772 miles
  • 2014 – 77,803 miles
  • 2013 – 74,801 miles
  • 2012 – 72,155 miles
  • 2011 – 68,696 miles
  • 2010 – 66,078 miles
  • 2009 – 63,012 miles
  • 2008 – 59,571 miles
  • 2007 – 56,127 miles
  • 2006 – 50,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,261 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,261 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,261 miles
    Test number
    854733183790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,178 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    415867030217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,709 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    212656977007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,681 miles (+59)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    781443519998
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail85,622 miles (+1,139)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,622 miles
    Test number
    537913585163
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,483 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,483 miles
    Test number
    592063147694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,987 miles (+2,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,987 miles
    Test number
    958049527957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring underside components

  8. Pass80,772 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    877402925202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,803 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    186947014239
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass77,803 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    966767914289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass74,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    358564603239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail74,801 miles (+2,646)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    468714103275
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass72,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,155 miles
    Test number
    386574032484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,152 miles (+3,456)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,152 miles
    Test number
    978854932276
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake pads thin

  15. Pass68,696 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    897216731219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,078 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    103973540253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,074 miles (+3,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    500457730249
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  18. Pass63,012 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,012 miles
    Test number
    282886729246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,571 miles
    Test number
    474162638203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,571 miles (+3,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,571 miles
    Test number
    484082738260
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  21. Pass56,127 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    633156337261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,872 miles
    Test number
    724734346291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 DLJ

Does Y257 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 DLJ expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 DLJ?
The MOT on Y257 DLJ expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 DLJ done?
Y257 DLJ was recorded at 90,261 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 2,457 miles a year.
Has Y257 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 DLJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on Y257 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 Y257 DLJ find?
Y257 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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