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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y268 LBBMOT history

Y268 LBB is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

Y268 LBB yellow Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
66,571 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 LBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 LBB was last recorded at 66,571 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,341 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
1,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,571 miles
  • 2025 – 66,341 miles
  • 2024 – 65,977 miles
  • 2023 – 65,643 miles
  • 2022 – 65,433 miles
  • 2021 – 65,170 miles
  • 2019 – 63,767 miles
  • 2014 – 63,219 miles
  • 2013 – 59,664 miles
  • 2012 – 57,596 miles
  • 2010 – 51,668 miles
  • 2009 – 47,863 miles
  • 2008 – 43,104 miles
  • 2007 – 39,049 miles
  • 2006 – 34,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,571 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,571 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    66,571 miles
    Test number
    149312502539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,341 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    661715647087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,977 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,977 miles
    Test number
    764631201358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass65,643 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    210543371237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,433 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    419417157483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,426 miles (+256)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,426 miles
    Test number
    610190558072
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,170 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    472677439467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail65,160 miles (+1,393)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    971950130058
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass63,767 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    169004026664
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass63,219 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    416000274022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,664 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    479719753093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,596 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    379882962064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre outter edge starting to wear
  13. Fail57,591 miles (+5,923)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,591 miles
    Test number
    978470462054
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre outter edge starting to wear
  14. Pass51,668 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,668 miles
    Test number
    980814550068
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass47,863 miles (+4,759)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,863 miles
    Test number
    661976359006
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Note0/s rear brake catching
  16. Pass43,104 miles (+4,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,104 miles
    Test number
    164075168422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass39,049 miles (+4,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    762226267088
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass34,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,151 miles
    Test number
    530432766080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 LBB

Does Y268 LBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 LBB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y268 LBB?
The MOT on Y268 LBB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 LBB done?
Y268 LBB was recorded at 66,571 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,601 miles a year.
Has Y268 LBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 LBB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y268 LBB 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 Y268 LBB find?
Y268 LBB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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