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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

Y29 HLMMOT history

Y29 HLM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

Y29 HLM silver 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,382 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 HLM was last recorded at 83,382 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,382 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,382 miles
  • 2025 – 81,046 miles
  • 2024 – 75,097 miles
  • 2023 – 73,400 miles
  • 2021 – 73,241 miles
  • 2019 – 72,845 miles
  • 2018 – 69,582 miles
  • 2017 – 65,763 miles
  • 2016 – 61,809 miles
  • 2015 – 61,339 miles
  • 2014 – 54,027 miles
  • 2013 – 49,620 miles
  • 2010 – 49,436 miles
  • 2009 – 44,296 miles
  • 2008 – 39,440 miles
  • 2007 – 34,016 miles
  • 2006 – 26,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,382 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    205958300327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,382 miles (+2,336)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    730601368976
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    884648248567
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail81,046 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    294766520689
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail81,046 miles (+5,949)3 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    888550929699
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass75,097 miles (+1,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    162766617459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded/ both inner sills

  7. Pass73,400 miles (+159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    661384209654
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass73,241 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,241 miles
    Test number
    531087122319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,845 miles (+3,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,845 miles
    Test number
    540802003811
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded/under-sealed

  10. Pass69,582 miles (+3,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,582 miles
    Test number
    497960702354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass65,763 miles (+3,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    725202976576
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes slight binding

  12. Pass61,809 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    275871861214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    157603275062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail61,339 miles (+7,312)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    497522775055
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass54,027 miles (+4,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    537052174068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,620 miles (+184)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    107485163012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn

  17. Pass49,436 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    323430770418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  18. Fail49,436 miles (+5,140)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    240937960200
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  19. Pass44,296 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    972804209355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,244 miles (+4,804)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    153120109392
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass39,440 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    721852708365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass34,016 miles (+7,390)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    232393507370
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust system

  23. Pass26,626 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,626 miles
    Test number
    531624806339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail26,624 miles2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    812253606399
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y29 HLM

Does Y29 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 HLM is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 HLM?
The MOT on Y29 HLM is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 HLM done?
Y29 HLM was recorded at 83,382 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,889 miles a year.
Has Y29 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 HLM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y29 HLM 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 Y29 HLM find?
Y29 HLM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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