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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y38 UKEMOT history

Y38 UKE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

Y38 UKE blue 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 23 May 2026
Mileage
106,667 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 UKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y38 UKE was last recorded at 106,667 miles on 26 May 2026, 23,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,741 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
23,926 miles
Average per year
4,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,667 miles
  • 2025 – 82,741 miles
  • 2023 – 79,177 miles
  • 2021 – 67,538 miles
  • 2020 – 67,039 miles
  • 2019 – 66,575 miles
  • 2018 – 65,012 miles
  • 2017 – 62,733 miles
  • 2016 – 60,053 miles
  • 2015 – 60,025 miles
  • 2014 – 55,852 miles
  • 2013 – 50,938 miles
  • 2012 – 48,976 miles
  • 2011 – 45,645 miles
  • 2010 – 40,421 miles
  • 2009 – 34,196 miles
  • 2008 – 30,443 miles
  • 2007 – 28,815 miles
  • 2006 – 26,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,667 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • All front arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,667 miles (+23,926)9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,667 miles
    Test number
    303094935763
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass82,741 miles (+3,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    731965023024
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,177 miles (+11,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    938194540672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  4. Pass67,538 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,538 miles
    Test number
    536338208486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail67,518 miles (+479)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    188351196958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,039 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    699105243993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail67,039 miles (+464)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    809050135762
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,575 miles (+1,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    142224115680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,012 miles (+2,279)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    714512002141
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,733 miles (+2,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    995515403362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass60,053 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    845210255493
    • AdvisoryAll front arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail60,025 miles (+4,173)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,025 miles
    Test number
    926377127655
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryAll front arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  13. Pass55,852 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,852 miles
    Test number
    968104044394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail55,847 miles (+4,909)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    588533944388
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass50,938 miles (+1,962)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    755302233325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside/nearside outer sills corroding

  16. Pass48,976 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    156314722388
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail48,976 miles (+3,331)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    198474022333
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass45,645 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    596059321314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,421 miles (+6,225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    653542020393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside sill corroded at rear

  20. Pass34,196 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    824718529310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,443 miles (+1,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,443 miles
    Test number
    141621848306
    • NoteTravel in handbrake lever

  22. Pass28,815 miles (+2,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,815 miles
    Test number
    201308727307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass26,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,055 miles
    Test number
    690599836360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 UKE

Does Y38 UKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 UKE expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 UKE?
The MOT on Y38 UKE expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 UKE done?
Y38 UKE was recorded at 106,667 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
Has Y38 UKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 UKE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 UKE 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 Y38 UKE find?
Y38 UKE failed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements, and 11 more.

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