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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y281 WKLMOT history

Y281 WKL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

Y281 WKL 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 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
95,045 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 WKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 WKL was last recorded at 95,045 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 3,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,928 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,117 miles
Average per year
3,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,045 miles
  • 2024 – 91,928 miles
  • 2023 – 87,023 miles
  • 2022 – 81,454 miles
  • 2021 – 75,167 miles
  • 2020 – 69,561 miles
  • 2019 – 61,893 miles
  • 2018 – 54,644 miles
  • 2017 – 48,280 miles
  • 2016 – 41,357 miles
  • 2015 – 35,261 miles
  • 2014 – 33,521 miles
  • 2013 – 32,216 miles
  • 2012 – 31,029 miles
  • 2011 – 28,991 miles
  • 2010 – 26,763 miles
  • 2009 – 25,671 miles
  • 2008 – 24,352 miles
  • 2007 – 23,604 miles
  • 2006 – 22,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,045 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,045 miles (+3,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,045 miles
    Test number
    826018416084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass91,928 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    954822391326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,922 miles (+4,899)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,922 miles
    Test number
    209914183836
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass87,023 miles (+5,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    243512314179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,454 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    295507020024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,449 miles (+6,282)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,449 miles
    Test number
    853405772223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,167 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,167 miles
    Test number
    242477017778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,151 miles (+5,590)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    775596507287
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass69,561 miles (+7,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    137063940896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass61,893 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    688873659622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,644 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    308902706171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,280 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    999571578512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,357 miles (+6,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    300742248772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,261 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    857063265006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,521 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,521 miles
    Test number
    157236964401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,216 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    449055263091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,029 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    508003152071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,991 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    636333951096
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass28,991 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    676043051042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,763 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,763 miles
    Test number
    162054050425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,671 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,671 miles
    Test number
    162697559073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,352 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    833714048004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,604 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,604 miles
    Test number
    320965247035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,956 miles
    Test number
    791804426065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 WKL

Does Y281 WKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 WKL expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 WKL?
The MOT on Y281 WKL expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 WKL done?
Y281 WKL was recorded at 95,045 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 3,670 miles a year.
Has Y281 WKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 WKL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y281 WKL 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 WKL find?
Y281 WKL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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