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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

Y26 MLRMOT history

Y26 MLR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

Y26 MLR black 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,736 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 MLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 MLR was last recorded at 82,736 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,774 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,962 miles
Average per year
4,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,736 miles
  • 2025 – 77,774 miles
  • 2024 – 67,165 miles
  • 2023 – 65,318 miles
  • 2022 – 64,553 miles
  • 2021 – 63,515 miles
  • 2020 – 62,303 miles
  • 2018 – 58,137 miles
  • 2017 – 38,754 miles
  • 2016 – 33,879 miles
  • 2015 – 28,250 miles
  • 2014 – 22,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,736 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,736 miles (+4,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,736 miles
    Test number
    100436538019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass77,774 miles (+10,609)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    537556977604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,165 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    869587857357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,318 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    180469820772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,553 miles (+1,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,553 miles
    Test number
    548442624016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass63,515 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    354793123601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail63,505 miles (+1,202)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,505 miles
    Test number
    698210001685
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass62,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    577931332264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,303 miles (+4,166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    879789067120
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass58,137 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    221118587177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,135 miles (+16,414)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    338588920147
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass41,721 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,721 miles
    Test number
    148622612639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,754 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    121036898839
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm of tread (205/45r17)
  14. Pass33,879 miles (+5,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    581530030735
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 75% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge (205/45r17)
  15. Pass28,250 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,250 miles
    Test number
    545226275024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,181 miles
    Test number
    377497374049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 MLR

Does Y26 MLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 MLR is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 MLR?
The MOT on Y26 MLR is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 MLR done?
Y26 MLR was recorded at 82,736 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,817 miles a year.
Has Y26 MLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 MLR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y26 MLR 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 Y26 MLR find?
Y26 MLR passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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