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Mazda MX-5

Red and Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y281 NBHMOT history

Y281 NBH is a red and black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y281 NBH red 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,869 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 NBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 NBH was last recorded at 131,869 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,868 miles · 11 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,869 miles
  • 2025 – 123,758 miles
  • 2024 – 114,453 miles
  • 2023 – 106,126 miles
  • 2022 – 96,809 miles
  • 2021 – 96,273 miles
  • 2018 – 95,075 miles
  • 2017 – 94,121 miles
  • 2015 – 91,368 miles
  • 2014 – 88,454 miles
  • 2013 – 84,844 miles
  • 2012 – 81,569 miles
  • 2011 – 77,566 miles
  • 2010 – 70,471 miles
  • 2009 – 61,109 miles
  • 2008 – 47,903 miles
  • 2007 – 34,773 miles
  • 2006 – 25,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,869 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,869 miles
    Test number
    173825310129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail131,868 miles (+8,110)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,868 miles
    Test number
    226005955927
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass123,758 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    834241717737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail123,742 miles (+9,289)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,742 miles
    Test number
    145012239720
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass114,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    147464911065
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail114,453 miles (+8,327)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    947601172106
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass106,126 miles (+9,317)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,126 miles
    Test number
    864780916366
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,809 miles (+536)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,809 miles
    Test number
    340016398031
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass96,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,273 miles
    Test number
    338595604775
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail96,273 miles (+1,198)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,273 miles
    Test number
    314587914545
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass95,075 miles (+954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,075 miles
    Test number
    631632069925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass94,121 miles (+2,753)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    918726856831
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre cracking on inner wall
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill's slightly corroded and cover over

  13. Pass91,368 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    849341595121
    • NoteBoth outer sill's heavily cover over and slightly corroded

  14. Fail91,357 miles (+2,903)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,357 miles
    Test number
    927165985150
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth outer sill's heavily cover over and slightly corroded

  15. Pass88,454 miles (+47)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    798688594169
    • NoteBoth outer sill's heavily cover over can not see repair

  16. Fail88,407 miles (+3,563)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    139511994147
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteBoth outer sill's heavily cover over can not see repair

  17. Pass84,844 miles (+3,275)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    437813733133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTY.

  18. Fail81,569 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    328182532101
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass81,569 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    737172832183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,566 miles (+7,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    187133421170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass70,471 miles (+9,362)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    734396720137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    672583339158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,109 miles (+13,206)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    202463039139
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass47,903 miles (+13,130)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    961468828145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,773 miles (+9,478)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    660264137135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    240551936102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 NBH

Does Y281 NBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 NBH is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 NBH?
The MOT on Y281 NBH is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 NBH done?
Y281 NBH was recorded at 131,869 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,282 miles a year.
Has Y281 NBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 NBH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y281 NBH 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 Y281 NBH find?
Y281 NBH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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