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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y286 MVXMOT history

Y286 MVX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

Y286 MVX 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,755 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 MVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 MVX was last recorded at 42,755 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,749 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,755 miles
  • 2024 – 42,749 miles
  • 2023 – 42,730 miles
  • 2021 – 42,378 miles
  • 2020 – 42,065 miles
  • 2019 – 41,781 miles
  • 2018 – 41,188 miles
  • 2017 – 40,811 miles
  • 2016 – 40,369 miles
  • 2015 – 39,194 miles
  • 2014 – 38,746 miles
  • 2013 – 38,259 miles
  • 2012 – 37,274 miles
  • 2011 – 37,159 miles
  • 2010 – 35,995 miles
  • 2009 – 34,482 miles
  • 2008 – 33,328 miles
  • 2007 – 31,823 miles
  • 2006 – 29,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Outer sill corroded, but not holed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,755 miles (+6)21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    806978486378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

  2. Pass42,749 miles (+19)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,749 miles
    Test number
    279892940338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,730 miles (+352)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,730 miles
    Test number
    674098192646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,378 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    329154842954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n.s and o.s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,065 miles (+284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,065 miles
    Test number
    966791884659
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded & undersealed. firm to press & not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded & undersealed. firm to press & not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass41,781 miles (+593)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    408494529902
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass41,188 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    141623996182
    • AdvisoryCorrosion getting into outer sill panels.

  8. Pass40,811 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    388040439584
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both front brake discs on inner face
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside sill at rear

  9. Pass40,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    793158978940
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded, but not holed.

  10. Fail40,369 miles (+1,175)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    106722828279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded, but not holed.

  11. Pass39,194 miles (+448)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    258003435468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front offside front and offside rear tyres slight cracking

  12. Pass38,746 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    985133634145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,259 miles (+985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,259 miles
    Test number
    428194833118
    • NoteBoth front tyres have light surface cracks (no exposed inner cords)

  14. Pass37,274 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,274 miles
    Test number
    177138932184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,159 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,159 miles
    Test number
    767503851091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,995 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    864147750011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,482 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,482 miles
    Test number
    634917559049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,328 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,328 miles
    Test number
    871853758059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,823 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,823 miles
    Test number
    291023357091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,397 miles
    Test number
    244898256064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 MVX

Does Y286 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y286 MVX is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y286 MVX?
The MOT on Y286 MVX is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y286 MVX done?
Y286 MVX was recorded at 42,755 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 667 miles a year.
Has Y286 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 MVX has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2016.
Has the mileage on Y286 MVX 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 Y286 MVX find?
Y286 MVX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 21 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 18 more.

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