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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y304 JADMOT history

Y304 JAD is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y304 JAD 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 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,929 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 JAD
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 JAD was last recorded at 44,929 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,527 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
1,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,929 miles
  • 2025 – 44,527 miles
  • 2024 – 43,660 miles
  • 2023 – 42,759 miles
  • 2022 – 36,118 miles
  • 2021 – 30,745 miles
  • 2019 – 30,506 miles
  • 2018 – 30,008 miles
  • 2017 – 29,411 miles
  • 2016 – 28,754 miles
  • 2015 – 28,350 miles
  • 2014 – 27,534 miles
  • 2013 – 26,546 miles
  • 2012 – 25,402 miles
  • 2011 – 23,839 miles
  • 2010 – 22,360 miles
  • 2009 – 20,562 miles
  • 2008 – 18,902 miles
  • 2007 – 17,691 miles
  • 2006 – 15,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,929 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass44,929 miles (+402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    418140379401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,527 miles (+867)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    149303850007
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,660 miles (+901)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    105460008288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,759 miles (+6,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    142711166287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Pass36,118 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    482074112199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail36,107 miles (+5,362)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,107 miles
    Test number
    907859087610
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer seal corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer seal corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in wax oil. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass30,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    546140374963
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle

  8. Fail30,745 miles (+239)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    487158093414
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle

  9. Pass30,506 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    343991174401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,008 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,008 miles
    Test number
    291664832861
    • AdvisoryAll suspension wishbones have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  11. Pass29,411 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,411 miles
    Test number
    760540054476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,754 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,754 miles
    Test number
    895841976551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,350 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    659232325207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,534 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    235483924242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,546 miles
    Test number
    817031433268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,546 miles (+1,144)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,546 miles
    Test number
    128941833212
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  17. Pass25,402 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,402 miles
    Test number
    487441442206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,839 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,839 miles
    Test number
    397696821155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,833 miles (+1,473)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,833 miles
    Test number
    268393421459
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass22,360 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,360 miles
    Test number
    272972310492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,562 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,562 miles
    Test number
    473837199094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,539 miles (+1,637)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,539 miles
    Test number
    211611499037
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  23. Pass18,902 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,902 miles
    Test number
    541689198018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,691 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,691 miles
    Test number
    282124017191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,733 miles
    Test number
    230926216496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 JAD

Does Y304 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 JAD is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 JAD?
The MOT on Y304 JAD is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 JAD done?
Y304 JAD was recorded at 44,929 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,434 miles a year.
Has Y304 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 JAD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y304 JAD 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 Y304 JAD find?
Y304 JAD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch.

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