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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y282 WKLMOT history

Y282 WKL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y282 WKL blue 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 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,643 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y282 WKL
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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y282 WKL was last recorded at 149,643 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,329 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,314 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,643 miles
  • 2025 – 148,329 miles
  • 2019 – 145,234 miles
  • 2018 – 145,216 miles
  • 2017 – 142,826 miles
  • 2016 – 139,498 miles
  • 2015 – 134,720 miles
  • 2014 – 130,008 miles
  • 2013 – 124,905 miles
  • 2012 – 120,177 miles
  • 2011 – 114,712 miles
  • 2010 – 110,083 miles
  • 2009 – 104,580 miles
  • 2008 – 94,502 miles
  • 2007 – 82,610 miles
  • 2006 – 69,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,643 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,643 miles (+1,314)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,643 miles
    Test number
    403153501527
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,329 miles (+3,095)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    148,329 miles
    Test number
    413501027256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +3mm/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,234 miles (+18)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,234 miles
    Test number
    930767639068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,216 miles (+2,390)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,216 miles
    Test number
    582043760719
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both front and offside rear tyres in poor condition heavily perished tearing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished

  5. Pass142,826 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,826 miles
    Test number
    418173728023
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in off side front inner wheel arch

  6. Fail142,826 miles (+3,328)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,826 miles
    Test number
    658471669325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in off side front inner wheel arch

  7. Pass139,498 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,498 miles
    Test number
    678717020479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,720 miles (+4,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,720 miles
    Test number
    767950125165
    • NoteHeavey corrosion around offside rear sill area

  9. Pass130,008 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,008 miles
    Test number
    408771524125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,905 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    478781823129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,177 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    158867702167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,712 miles (+4,629)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,712 miles
    Test number
    975194021101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake disc corroded and pitted

  13. Pass110,083 miles (+5,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,083 miles
    Test number
    220053680172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass104,580 miles (+10,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    232560069144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,502 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    552890948189
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  16. Pass94,502 miles (+11,892)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,502 miles
    Test number
    902860848115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,610 miles (+12,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    922769837135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    200657946481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y282 WKL

Does Y282 WKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y282 WKL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y282 WKL?
The MOT on Y282 WKL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y282 WKL done?
Y282 WKL was recorded at 149,643 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has Y282 WKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y282 WKL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y282 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 Y282 WKL find?
Y282 WKL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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