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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

Y28 TFCMOT history

Y28 TFC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y28 TFC blue 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,481 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 TFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 TFC was last recorded at 72,481 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,435 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
3,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,481 miles
  • 2025 – 70,738 miles
  • 2024 – 69,920 miles
  • 2022 – 69,431 miles
  • 2021 – 67,809 miles
  • 2020 – 66,074 miles
  • 2019 – 63,743 miles
  • 2018 – 60,928 miles
  • 2017 – 57,194 miles
  • 2016 – 53,486 miles
  • 2015 – 50,249 miles
  • 2014 – 46,605 miles
  • 2013 – 41,996 miles
  • 2012 – 31,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,481 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,481 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    356013532396
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail72,435 miles (+1,697)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,435 miles
    Test number
    509701522425
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth seatbelts slow to retract

  3. Pass70,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    650515113845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,738 miles (+818)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    462735162536
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass69,920 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    845543462254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,431 miles (+1,622)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,431 miles
    Test number
    481518250549
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    516346800883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe heavily corroded

  8. Fail67,808 miles (+1,734)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    557193308146
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe heavily corroded

  9. Pass66,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    752220891884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,074 miles (+2,331)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    841970010437
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,743 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,743 miles
    Test number
    924321822928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,928 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    516648251314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,194 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    413650554724
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail57,194 miles (+3,708)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    452042941025
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass53,486 miles (+3,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,486 miles
    Test number
    622171017278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,249 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,249 miles
    Test number
    830804187968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,605 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    687032214296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,996 miles (+10,958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    749905753238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,038 miles
    Test number
    646164052268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 TFC

Does Y28 TFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 TFC is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 TFC?
The MOT on Y28 TFC is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 TFC done?
Y28 TFC was recorded at 72,481 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,070 miles a year.
Has Y28 TFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 TFC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y28 TFC 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 Y28 TFC find?
Y28 TFC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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