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Nissan Micra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y297 MCXMOT history

Y297 MCX is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

Y297 MCX red Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
48,335 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 MCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 MCX was last recorded at 48,335 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,330 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,335 miles
  • 2024 – 44,489 miles
  • 2023 – 43,858 miles
  • 2022 – 43,615 miles
  • 2021 – 43,483 miles
  • 2020 – 43,292 miles
  • 2019 – 42,847 miles
  • 2018 – 42,466 miles
  • 2017 – 41,906 miles
  • 2016 – 41,168 miles
  • 2015 – 40,393 miles
  • 2014 – 39,406 miles
  • 2013 – 38,484 miles
  • 2012 – 37,520 miles
  • 2011 – 35,593 miles
  • 2010 – 33,212 miles
  • 2009 – 30,982 miles
  • 2008 – 28,642 miles
  • 2007 – 26,154 miles
  • 2006 – 23,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,335 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,335 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,335 miles
    Test number
    751303111473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail48,330 miles (+3,841)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    635797945388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass44,489 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    44,489 miles
    Test number
    102018423933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,858 miles (+243)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,858 miles
    Test number
    202187764290
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass43,615 miles (+132)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    501670478518
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass43,483 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    989761443755
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass43,292 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    548758626982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,847 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    42,847 miles
    Test number
    598212444971
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner-sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass42,466 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    349386638941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,906 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,906 miles
    Test number
    846922137222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,168 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    493764590445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,393 miles (+987)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    886900315228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracks on sidewall
  13. Pass39,406 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,406 miles
    Test number
    446760214266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,484 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    878273703254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,520 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    345466102481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,593 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,593 miles
    Test number
    405933801241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,212 miles (+2,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,212 miles
    Test number
    340801800297
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracks on sidewall
  18. Pass30,982 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,982 miles
    Test number
    193401809247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,642 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,642 miles
    Test number
    833003408269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,154 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    824259297109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,647 miles
    Test number
    684760406292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y297 MCX

Does Y297 MCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 MCX expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 MCX?
The MOT on Y297 MCX expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 MCX done?
Y297 MCX was recorded at 48,335 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 1,297 miles a year.
Has Y297 MCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 MCX has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y297 MCX 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 Y297 MCX find?
Y297 MCX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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