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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y285 WKKMOT history

Y285 WKK is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

Y285 WKK gold 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,194 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 WKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 WKK was last recorded at 125,194 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,022 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,172 miles
Average per year
4,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,194 miles
  • 2025 – 124,022 miles
  • 2023 – 116,116 miles
  • 2022 – 106,423 miles
  • 2021 – 106,333 miles
  • 2020 – 103,592 miles
  • 2019 – 102,035 miles
  • 2018 – 99,494 miles
  • 2017 – 90,892 miles
  • 2016 – 81,465 miles
  • 2015 – 70,572 miles
  • 2014 – 64,062 miles
  • 2013 – 60,791 miles
  • 2012 – 55,870 miles
  • 2011 – 50,679 miles
  • 2010 – 46,292 miles
  • 2009 – 44,048 miles
  • 2008 – 38,882 miles
  • 2007 – 33,785 miles
  • 2006 – 27,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,194 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,194 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,194 miles
    Test number
    823681568434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,022 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    983248910981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,116 miles (+9,693)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,116 miles
    Test number
    784805138394
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,423 miles
    Test number
    326574700556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,423 miles (+90)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,423 miles
    Test number
    170377573738
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,333 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    767571204618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    567155608085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail103,592 miles (+1,557)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    486851552051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass102,035 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,035 miles
    Test number
    749651787594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,494 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    279301253785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,892 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    483752636031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,878 miles (+9,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,878 miles
    Test number
    137967788750
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass81,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,465 miles
    Test number
    868337736502
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  14. Fail81,465 miles (+10,893)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,465 miles
    Test number
    428307267663
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  15. Pass70,572 miles (+38)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,572 miles
    Test number
    605917545112
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight bind offside front brake

  16. Fail70,534 miles (+6,472)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    526086745139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteHandbrake application slightly uneven
    • NoteSlight bind offside front brake

  17. Pass64,062 miles (+123)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,062 miles
    Test number
    945648854162
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake fluid level is low
    • NoteBrake waring light is on
    • NoteOffside front wheel is slightly binding
    • NoteRear exhaust section is corroded

  18. Fail63,939 miles (+3,148)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    536005354199
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake fluid level is low
    • NoteBrake waring light is on
    • NoteOffside front wheel is slightly binding
    • NoteRear exhaust section is corroded

  19. Pass60,791 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    179614133128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,870 miles (+5,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,870 miles
    Test number
    225533762441
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass50,679 miles (+4,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    796946461110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass46,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    940662930135
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail46,292 miles (+2,244)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    940872930174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,048 miles (+5,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    232831339178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass38,882 miles (+5,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,882 miles
    Test number
    341401058116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass33,785 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    732446657194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,586 miles
    Test number
    250506636175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 WKK

Does Y285 WKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 WKK is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 WKK?
The MOT on Y285 WKK is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 WKK done?
Y285 WKK was recorded at 125,194 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,953 miles a year.
Has Y285 WKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 WKK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y285 WKK 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 Y285 WKK find?
Y285 WKK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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