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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y293 EAVMOT history

Y293 EAV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

Y293 EAV red 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
116,250 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 EAV
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
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 EAV was last recorded at 116,250 miles on 22 May 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,206 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
3,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,250 miles
  • 2025 – 116,206 miles
  • 2024 – 116,101 miles
  • 2022 – 115,898 miles
  • 2021 – 115,659 miles
  • 2015 – 110,442 miles
  • 2014 – 108,788 miles
  • 2013 – 107,149 miles
  • 2012 – 106,391 miles
  • 2011 – 100,604 miles
  • 2010 – 89,451 miles
  • 2009 – 76,538 miles
  • 2008 – 69,837 miles
  • 2007 – 62,381 miles
  • 2006 – 55,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,250 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,250 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    299407233607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,206 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    657285224665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,101 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,101 miles
    Test number
    633395031894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,898 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,898 miles
    Test number
    994848003447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,659 miles (+5,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,659 miles
    Test number
    547911712067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,442 miles
    Test number
    308109915417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  7. Fail110,442 miles (+1,654)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,442 miles
    Test number
    988239715237
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  8. Pass108,788 miles (+1,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    547806914200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass107,149 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,149 miles
    Test number
    786964913207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre small cuts on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cuts on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

  10. Fail107,147 miles (+756)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,147 miles
    Test number
    236359983473
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre small cuts on inner side wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cuts on inner side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre small cuts on inner side wall

  11. Pass106,391 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,391 miles
    Test number
    296948372486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions not carried out due to exhaust leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail106,391 miles (+5,787)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,391 miles
    Test number
    907157272132
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEmissions not carried out due to exhaust leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass100,604 miles (+11,153)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,604 miles
    Test number
    387181671134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    924207480187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,451 miles (+12,913)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    652236980186
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,538 miles (+6,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,538 miles
    Test number
    132243889129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRemoved air freshner,obstructing drivers view outside A zone

  17. Pass69,837 miles (+7,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    934442478199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,381 miles (+7,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,381 miles
    Test number
    952833577182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    692864676134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,353 miles2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    644574276164
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn out of shape

Questions about Y293 EAV

Does Y293 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y293 EAV is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y293 EAV?
The MOT on Y293 EAV is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y293 EAV done?
Y293 EAV was recorded at 116,250 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,058 miles a year.
Has Y293 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 EAV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on Y293 EAV 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 EAV find?
Y293 EAV passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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