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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y289 MVXMOT history

Y289 MVX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

Y289 MVX blue 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 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
85,073 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 MVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 MVX was last recorded at 85,073 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,453 miles · 8 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
3,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,073 miles
  • 2023 – 82,453 miles
  • 2022 – 80,812 miles
  • 2021 – 78,636 miles
  • 2020 – 77,151 miles
  • 2019 – 75,166 miles
  • 2018 – 72,873 miles
  • 2017 – 69,752 miles
  • 2016 – 67,312 miles
  • 2015 – 64,536 miles
  • 2014 – 64,488 miles
  • 2013 – 62,746 miles
  • 2012 – 61,128 miles
  • 2011 – 60,617 miles
  • 2009 – 58,805 miles
  • 2008 – 55,547 miles
  • 2007 – 45,052 miles
  • 2006 – 41,072 miles
  • 2005 – 23,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,073 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Both sides rear sills are corroded from outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Boot full carpet held down, so no inspection for corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine undercover fitted, think PAS pipes may be corroded, need better investigation.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Middle exhaust , pipe to box cracked around joint.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • NSR sill corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,073 miles (+2,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,073 miles
    Test number
    528913900584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass82,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    538734252339
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear sills are corroded from outer
    • AdvisoryN/s front abs sensor has been secured using fibreglass

  3. Fail82,453 miles (+1,641)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    502270658360
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear sills are corroded from outer

  4. Pass80,812 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    955192695900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,636 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    284906356298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear REAR ARCH CORRODED

  6. Pass77,151 miles (+1,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    914474595059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECOND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass75,166 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,166 miles
    Test number
    846694242588
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full carpet held down, so no inspection for corrosion.
    • AdvisoryEngine undercover fitted, think PAS pipes may be corroded, need better investigation.
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust , pipe to box cracked around joint.
    • AdvisoryNSR sill corroding.

  8. Fail75,159 miles (+2,286)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    904160119241
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full carpet held down, so no inspection for corrosion.
    • AdvisoryEngine undercover fitted, think PAS pipes may be corroded, need better investigation.
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust , pipe to box cracked around joint.
    • AdvisoryNSR sill corroding.

  9. Pass72,873 miles (+3,121)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    410039742378
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass69,752 miles (+2,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    349321650470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meet the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass67,312 miles (+2,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    937379259992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront chassi corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  12. Pass64,536 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    472895731879
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light stays on

  13. Pass64,488 miles (+1,742)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    178163274281
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipe nearside rear before brake hose corroded.
    • NoteFront registration plate backing damaged.
    • NoteNear side front pads wearing thin.
    • NoteNearside door mirror cover adrift.
    • NoteNearside front wheel slight binding.
    • NoteOffside front pads 70-75% worn
    • NotePower steering metal pipes corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust section at joint corroded.

  14. Pass62,746 miles (+1,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    967935293054
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass61,128 miles (+511)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    337650342067
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear disc has some corrosion

  16. Pass60,617 miles (+1,812)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,617 miles
    Test number
    318146021059
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteCorrsion on o/s/r/disc

  17. Pass58,805 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    721614249301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,547 miles (+10,495)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    883910448366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    161444327305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,052 miles (+3,980)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    740520027319
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass41,072 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    921410126385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail40,729 miles (+16,841)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,729 miles
    Test number
    970792596288
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    770070155231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 MVX

Does Y289 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 MVX expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 MVX?
The MOT on Y289 MVX expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 MVX done?
Y289 MVX was recorded at 85,073 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 3,234 miles a year.
Has Y289 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 MVX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y289 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 Y289 MVX find?
Y289 MVX passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 1 more.

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