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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y303 EAVMOT history

Y303 EAV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

Y303 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
Expired
On 12 Jun 2024
Mileage
107,573 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 EAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 EAV was last recorded at 107,573 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,994 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
579 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,573 miles
  • 2022 – 105,907 miles
  • 2021 – 105,781 miles
  • 2020 – 98,901 miles
  • 2018 – 98,860 miles
  • 2017 – 97,186 miles
  • 2016 – 95,283 miles
  • 2015 – 93,809 miles
  • 2014 – 90,765 miles
  • 2013 – 88,584 miles
  • 2012 – 85,235 miles
  • 2011 – 74,479 miles
  • 2010 – 62,966 miles
  • 2009 – 53,622 miles
  • 2008 – 48,176 miles
  • 2007 – 38,879 miles
  • 2006 – 32,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,573 miles
    Test number
    175661059293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail107,573 miles (+579)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,573 miles
    Test number
    812285677765
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail106,994 miles (+1,087)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,994 miles
    Test number
    941655091301
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass105,907 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,907 miles
    Test number
    734132458005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,781 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    902543131860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,901 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,901 miles
    Test number
    151015460904
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail98,901 miles (+41)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,901 miles
    Test number
    314864002044
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail98,860 miles (+1,674)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,860 miles
    Test number
    948654712413
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    395151048770
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail97,186 miles (+1,903)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    262391663644
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass95,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    611334598114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    849028395114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,809 miles (+3,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,809 miles
    Test number
    736298895182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

  14. Pass90,765 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,765 miles
    Test number
    318382204256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,584 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,584 miles
    Test number
    417339213405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside and offside outer sill
    • NoteWelding repairs covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

  16. Fail88,582 miles (+3,347)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,582 miles
    Test number
    576588713392
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside and offside outer sill

  17. Fail85,235 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    657717302378
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront to rear and both sides rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteSome light corrosion to underside and suspension components.

  18. Pass85,235 miles (+10,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    979647602383
    • NoteFront to rear and both sides rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteSome light corrosion to underside and suspension components.

  19. Pass74,479 miles (+11,513)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,479 miles
    Test number
    477401511363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to both front lower arm
    • NoteCorrosion to outer sills

  20. Pass62,966 miles (+90)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,966 miles
    Test number
    461206510429
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail62,876 miles (+9,254)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    692939200349
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass53,622 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    232814319315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    504653378070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,176 miles (+9,297)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    814463578051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,879 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    361313977040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,728 miles
    Test number
    203475066092
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about Y303 EAV

Does Y303 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 EAV expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 EAV?
The MOT on Y303 EAV expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 EAV done?
Y303 EAV was recorded at 107,573 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has Y303 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 EAV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y303 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 Y303 EAV find?
Y303 EAV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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