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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y295 EAVMOT history

Y295 EAV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

Y295 EAV red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
89,448 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 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
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y295 EAV was last recorded at 89,448 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 3,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,032 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,416 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,448 miles
  • 2022 – 86,032 miles
  • 2021 – 84,893 miles
  • 2020 – 81,145 miles
  • 2017 – 81,132 miles
  • 2016 – 78,450 miles
  • 2015 – 75,344 miles
  • 2014 – 68,799 miles
  • 2013 – 65,220 miles
  • 2012 – 57,373 miles
  • 2011 – 50,402 miles
  • 2010 – 46,340 miles
  • 2009 – 40,701 miles
  • 2008 – 38,906 miles
  • 2007 – 32,925 miles
  • 2006 – 26,454 miles
  • 2005 – 21,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,448 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake low on effort and only just met requirements
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake has slight bind
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills, outer sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,448 miles (+3,416)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    808307787831
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake low on effort and only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills, outer sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    600342642162
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension/sub frames/ underside of vehicle

  3. Fail86,032 miles (+1,139)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    172258843992
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass84,893 miles (+3,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,893 miles
    Test number
    836421990097
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear arches

  5. Pass81,145 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    968543678237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,132 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,132 miles
    Test number
    166322707084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,450 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    386863372336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail78,445 miles (+3,101)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    524876916211
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass75,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    407358425192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,344 miles (+6,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    736588525146
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass68,799 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,799 miles
    Test number
    435099424129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,220 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    217510613440
    • 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)

  13. Pass65,220 miles (+7,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    929400513117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,373 miles (+126)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,373 miles
    Test number
    685205672005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail57,247 miles (+6,845)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    918152772039
    • FailureFuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,402 miles (+4,062)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    347482501178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass46,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    524359790064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,340 miles (+5,639)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    313718890026
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass40,701 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    172689089095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,906 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,906 miles
    Test number
    123636028214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,925 miles (+6,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    463748407281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,454 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,454 miles
    Test number
    530737706266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    871564715293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y295 EAV

Does Y295 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y295 EAV expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y295 EAV?
The MOT on Y295 EAV expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y295 EAV done?
Y295 EAV was recorded at 89,448 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has Y295 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 EAV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y295 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 Y295 EAV find?
Y295 EAV failed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 10 more.

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