Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc
Y289 RARMOT history
Y289 RAR is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 60,711 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y289 RAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y289 RAR was last recorded at 60,711 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,064 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 647 miles
- Average per year
- 2,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,711 miles
- 2025 – 60,064 miles
- 2024 – 59,040 miles
- 2023 – 58,093 miles
- 2022 – 57,479 miles
- 2021 – 56,332 miles
- 2020 – 55,327 miles
- 2019 – 54,260 miles
- 2018 – 53,536 miles
- 2017 – 52,443 miles
- 2016 – 50,295 miles
- 2015 – 48,905 miles
- 2014 – 46,881 miles
- 2013 – 42,471 miles
- 2012 – 37,699 miles
- 2011 – 34,241 miles
- 2010 – 30,224 miles
- 2009 – 28,349 miles
- 2008 – 26,173 miles
- 2007 – 22,605 miles
- 2006 – 17,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass60,711 miles
- AdvisoryFront Heavily was oiled
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Heavily was oiled
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,711 miles (+647)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 60,711 miles
- Test number
- 699245646032
- AdvisoryFront Heavily was oiled
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Heavily was oiled
Pass60,064 miles (+1,024)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 60,064 miles
- Test number
- 474973976114
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavily waxoiled/undersealed in places
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,040 miles (+1)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 59,040 miles
- Test number
- 574032718636
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail59,039 miles (+946)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,039 miles
- Test number
- 529875196705
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass58,093 miles (+614)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 58,093 miles
- Test number
- 711519534086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,479 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 57,479 miles
- Test number
- 739143229057
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail57,478 miles (+1,146)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,478 miles
- Test number
- 635561771254
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,332 miles (+1,005)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 56,332 miles
- Test number
- 290370741740
- AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Very rusty
Pass55,327 miles (+1,067)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 55,327 miles
- Test number
- 993226442160
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts corroded
Pass54,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 54,260 miles
- Test number
- 996534189655
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Fail54,260 miles (+724)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,260 miles
- Test number
- 451477402570
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass53,536 miles (+1,093)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 53,536 miles
- Test number
- 497564013229
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear o/s sill
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension springs corroded
Pass52,443 miles (+2,148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 52,443 miles
- Test number
- 860569760162
- AdvisoryCORROSION TO REAR OF OFFSIDE SILL
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS ARE RUSTING
Pass50,295 miles (+1,390)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 50,295 miles
- Test number
- 240846293545
- AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE
- AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE SILL IS CORRODED AT REAR IN SUSPENSION/SEATBELT PRESCRIBED AREA
Pass48,905 miles (+2,024)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 48,905 miles
- Test number
- 187632895410
- NoteO/s sill rusting at rear, next to suspension mounting
Pass46,881 miles (+4,410)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 46,881 miles
- Test number
- 795640474079
- NoteO/s sill rusting at rear
- NoteRear pads worn
- NoteWiper blades poor
Pass42,471 miles (+4,772)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,471 miles
- Test number
- 995005663061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,699 miles (+3,458)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,699 miles
- Test number
- 649252572057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,241 miles (+4,017)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,241 miles
- Test number
- 168368861429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,224 miles (+1,875)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,224 miles
- Test number
- 650137170095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,349 miles (+2,176)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 28,349 miles
- Test number
- 830574559172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,173 miles (+3,568)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 26,173 miles
- Test number
- 571251778102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,605 miles (+4,948)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,605 miles
- Test number
- 723103577179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,657 miles
- Test number
- 253773266100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y289 RAR
- Does Y289 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 RAR is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y289 RAR?
- The MOT on Y289 RAR is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y289 RAR done?
- Y289 RAR was recorded at 60,711 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,179 miles a year.
- Has Y289 RAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y289 RAR has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y289 RAR 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 RAR find?
- Y289 RAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: front heavily was oiled; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.
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