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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y278 KPUMOT history

Y278 KPU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

Y278 KPU blue 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 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
102,394 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 KPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y278 KPU was last recorded at 102,394 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 3,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,115 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,279 miles
Average per year
5,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,394 miles
  • 2022 – 99,115 miles
  • 2021 – 94,673 miles
  • 2020 – 93,358 miles
  • 2019 – 92,085 miles
  • 2018 – 90,725 miles
  • 2017 – 89,250 miles
  • 2016 – 87,441 miles
  • 2015 – 82,465 miles
  • 2014 – 77,716 miles
  • 2013 – 73,576 miles
  • 2011 – 65,111 miles
  • 2010 – 54,280 miles
  • 2009 – 38,714 miles
  • 2007 – 19,683 miles
  • 2006 – 14,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,394 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage loose seat rear bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,394 miles (+3,279)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,394 miles
    Test number
    925076544459
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage loose seat rear bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,115 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    726930764875
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,113 miles (+4,440)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,113 miles
    Test number
    576416873126
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,673 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,673 miles
    Test number
    319176814295
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass93,358 miles (+1,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,358 miles
    Test number
    946727099951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass92,085 miles (+1,360)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    475303005447
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,725 miles (+1,475)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    804936889179
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass89,250 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,250 miles
    Test number
    292147659818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

  9. Fail89,248 miles (+1,807)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,248 miles
    Test number
    768205620365
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

  10. Pass87,441 miles (+1,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    807419718340
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread deteriorated/damaged

  11. Pass85,893 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    459804533582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,465 miles (+4,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,465 miles
    Test number
    329430615058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass77,716 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    719993504058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,576 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    967384313062
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front road wheel has been striaghtened

  15. Fail73,576 miles (+8,465)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    736762303094
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass65,111 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    856010141330
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

  17. Fail65,111 miles (+10,831)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,111 miles
    Test number
    857130141392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

  18. Pass54,280 miles (+15,566)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    933673030149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,714 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,714 miles
    Test number
    883993039185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail38,677 miles (+18,994)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    260867329465
    • DangerousNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damage on inside

  21. Pass19,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,683 miles
    Test number
    324015067114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,683 miles (+5,404)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,683 miles
    Test number
    514384067158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass14,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,279 miles
    Test number
    911343146176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 KPU

Does Y278 KPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 KPU expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 KPU?
The MOT on Y278 KPU expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 KPU done?
Y278 KPU was recorded at 102,394 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 5,144 miles a year.
Has Y278 KPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 KPU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 KPU 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 Y278 KPU find?
Y278 KPU failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; brake performance unable to be tested burst pipe, and 8 more.

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