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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y293 BCVMOT history

Y293 BCV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

Y293 BCV red 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 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
99,308 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 BCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 BCV was last recorded at 99,308 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,287 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 99,308 miles
  • 2020 – 99,105 miles
  • 2018 – 98,429 miles
  • 2017 – 97,722 miles
  • 2016 – 97,243 miles
  • 2015 – 96,678 miles
  • 2014 – 95,848 miles
  • 2013 – 95,063 miles
  • 2011 – 93,329 miles
  • 2010 – 92,416 miles
  • 2009 – 83,294 miles
  • 2008 – 79,282 miles
  • 2007 – 73,575 miles
  • 2006 – 64,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside front inner wing / chassis section corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,308 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,308 miles
    Test number
    955000670592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail99,287 miles (+68)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,287 miles
    Test number
    691433448905
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass99,219 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    525952335652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,105 miles (+676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    615287367296
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp dim

  5. Pass98,429 miles (+707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,429 miles
    Test number
    956180769416
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded / deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing / chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySome corrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass97,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    150022080820
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing / chassis section corroded

  7. Fail97,722 miles (+479)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    677056725979
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing / chassis section corroded

  8. Pass97,243 miles (+565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    640422166018
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pads appear worn

  9. Fail96,678 miles3 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    279666955016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteConsiderable surface corrosion under vehicle

  10. Pass96,678 miles (+830)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    657566655018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteConsiderable surface corrosion under vehicle

  11. Pass95,848 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,848 miles
    Test number
    288408044053
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded / pitted
    • NoteFront inner wings / chassis sections corroded
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded

  12. Fail95,845 miles (+782)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    625294344005
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded / pitted
    • NoteFront inner wings / chassis sections corroded
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded

  13. Pass95,063 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,063 miles
    Test number
    198087033018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,329 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    129642641362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail93,327 miles (+911)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    319229931319
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded & deteriorating
    • NoteSlight imbalance of front brakes

  16. Pass92,416 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,416 miles
    Test number
    811219470270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,401 miles (+9,107)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,401 miles
    Test number
    951164670292
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    110425239153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,294 miles (+4,012)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    572235939117
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass79,282 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    891007858136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,575 miles (+8,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    122779827139
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass64,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    294146136112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y293 BCV

Does Y293 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 BCV expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 BCV?
The MOT on Y293 BCV expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 BCV done?
Y293 BCV was recorded at 99,308 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 2,230 miles a year.
Has Y293 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 BCV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y293 BCV 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 Y293 BCV find?
Y293 BCV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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