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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y291 LBBMOT history

Y291 LBB is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

Y291 LBB yellow 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 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
86,100 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 LBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y291 LBB was last recorded at 86,100 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 6,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,288 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,812 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,100 miles
  • 2024 – 79,288 miles
  • 2023 – 75,944 miles
  • 2021 – 74,060 miles
  • 2020 – 70,301 miles
  • 2019 – 67,196 miles
  • 2018 – 62,070 miles
  • 2017 – 56,216 miles
  • 2016 – 55,474 miles
  • 2015 – 55,209 miles
  • 2014 – 53,571 miles
  • 2013 – 50,719 miles
  • 2012 – 47,544 miles
  • 2010 – 43,060 miles
  • 2009 – 38,996 miles
  • 2008 – 34,460 miles
  • 2007 – 29,165 miles
  • 2006 – 21,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,100 miles
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded outside Prescribed area
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,100 miles (+6,812)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,100 miles
    Test number
    505934615026
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded outside Prescribed area
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,288 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    785811171865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,211 miles (+3,267)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,211 miles
    Test number
    383309796981
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg - marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    183676850639
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Fail75,944 miles (+1,884)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    284888470281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brake performance not tested due to condition of NSR brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Pass74,060 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,060 miles
    Test number
    966661318444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,301 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    793254629029
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail70,301 miles (+3,105)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    715203384269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass67,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    528844425716
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail67,196 miles (+5,126)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    420468706405
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass62,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,070 miles
    Test number
    679628154309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,070 miles (+5,854)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,070 miles
    Test number
    436477973576
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass56,216 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,216 miles
    Test number
    334951819775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,474 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    302927457511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,209 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,209 miles
    Test number
    804757071434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipe feed across rear axle corroded

  16. Fail55,200 miles (+1,629)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    573687033862
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipe feed across rear axle corroded

  17. Pass53,571 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,571 miles
    Test number
    357164144393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,719 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    926425743325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,544 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    425627742324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,060 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    373802990401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,996 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    853378469287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    104015198221
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail34,460 miles (+5,295)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    382955698230
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass29,165 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,165 miles
    Test number
    690636497257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,085 miles (+5,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    491111227114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass21,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,656 miles
    Test number
    212798926192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,656 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,656 miles
    Test number
    743848626101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y291 LBB

Does Y291 LBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 LBB expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 LBB?
The MOT on Y291 LBB expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 LBB done?
Y291 LBB was recorded at 86,100 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has Y291 LBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 LBB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y291 LBB 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 Y291 LBB find?
Y291 LBB failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust system insecure; front registration plate insecure; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 11 more.

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