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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y288 KHJMOT history

Y288 KHJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

Y288 KHJ black 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 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
109,708 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 KHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 KHJ was last recorded at 109,708 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,355 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
353 miles
Average per year
3,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,708 miles
  • 2023 – 109,355 miles
  • 2021 – 108,926 miles
  • 2020 – 106,925 miles
  • 2018 – 101,947 miles
  • 2017 – 98,608 miles
  • 2016 – 97,289 miles
  • 2015 – 96,399 miles
  • 2014 – 91,808 miles
  • 2013 – 84,639 miles
  • 2011 – 76,910 miles
  • 2010 – 70,875 miles
  • 2009 – 66,237 miles
  • 2008 – 60,582 miles
  • 2007 – 53,022 miles
  • 2006 – 45,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,708 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded, will likely clean up with continued driving
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to underside of vehicle, consumate with age
  • 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged 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 Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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 Rear Anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,708 miles (+353)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,708 miles
    Test number
    218408267703
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded, will likely clean up with continued driving
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to underside of vehicle, consumate with age
    • 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged 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 Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,355 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,355 miles
    Test number
    612426965829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

  3. Fail109,344 miles (+418)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,344 miles
    Test number
    487508493622
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

  4. Pass108,926 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    862251447311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,925 miles (+2,000)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    109624074874
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near seat belt anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near seat belt anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass106,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    148530142886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,925 miles (+4,978)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    190144513400
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,947 miles
    Test number
    817112016687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,947 miles (+3,339)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,947 miles
    Test number
    253321012287
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass98,608 miles (+1,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,608 miles
    Test number
    204233149297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass97,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    995460223710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,285 miles (+886)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    535842847192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER WALL SEVERELY CRACKED (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

  13. Pass96,399 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,399 miles
    Test number
    158320125128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low.

  14. Fail96,399 miles (+4,591)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,399 miles
    Test number
    336760225192
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads are getting low.

  15. Fail91,808 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    539909694079
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,808 miles (+7,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    619009594009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail84,639 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    185972603447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass84,639 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    645972303096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    195106331320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,910 miles (+6,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    317126831381
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail70,875 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,875 miles
    Test number
    590794420365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,875 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,875 miles
    Test number
    593654420385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,237 miles (+5,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    573440119309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass60,582 miles (+7,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    740148008378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass53,022 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    850547177178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    854213646160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 KHJ

Does Y288 KHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 KHJ expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 KHJ?
The MOT on Y288 KHJ expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 KHJ done?
Y288 KHJ was recorded at 109,708 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 3,594 miles a year.
Has Y288 KHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 KHJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y288 KHJ 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 Y288 KHJ find?
Y288 KHJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; both rear brake discs corroded, will likely clean up with continued driving, and 12 more.

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