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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y38 WJEMOT history

Y38 WJE is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

Y38 WJE black 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,936 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 WJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 WJE was last recorded at 128,936 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,910 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
5,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,936 miles
  • 2025 – 122,117 miles
  • 2024 – 113,243 miles
  • 2023 – 104,512 miles
  • 2021 – 99,701 miles
  • 2020 – 99,656 miles
  • 2019 – 88,430 miles
  • 2018 – 87,388 miles
  • 2017 – 78,599 miles
  • 2016 – 76,503 miles
  • 2015 – 69,497 miles
  • 2014 – 65,255 miles
  • 2013 – 59,622 miles
  • 2012 – 54,360 miles
  • 2011 – 45,034 miles
  • 2010 – 41,229 miles
  • 2009 – 35,048 miles
  • 2008 – 30,098 miles
  • 2007 – 23,823 miles
  • 2006 – 20,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,936 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,936 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,936 miles
    Test number
    792439438223
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  2. Fail128,910 miles (+6,793)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,910 miles
    Test number
    524578195811
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail inner wheel arch 30cm from anti roll bar and subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill within 30cm of seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  3. Pass122,117 miles (+8,874)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,117 miles
    Test number
    577740465986
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,243 miles (+8,731)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    125788730577
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,512 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    262340367748
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail104,512 miles (+166)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    887782783316
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail104,346 miles (+4,645)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,346 miles
    Test number
    543936378989
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass99,701 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,701 miles
    Test number
    827388645144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,684 miles (+28)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,684 miles
    Test number
    822453123194
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail99,656 miles (+11,226)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    163765539104
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted mounting bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass88,430 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    209358439816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,418 miles (+1,030)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,418 miles
    Test number
    768515951616
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass87,388 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    282667526846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,599 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,599 miles
    Test number
    747059203579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail78,562 miles (+2,059)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    106285749880
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass76,503 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    684450082689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,497 miles (+4,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,497 miles
    Test number
    117187685420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail65,255 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    657217884073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass65,255 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    685067284040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass59,622 miles (+5,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,622 miles
    Test number
    245586393023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass54,360 miles (+9,326)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,360 miles
    Test number
    406257802192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront & n/s/r tyres have surface cracks to walls

  22. Pass45,034 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,034 miles
    Test number
    307064051019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,229 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,229 miles
    Test number
    273574050058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,048 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    621067649065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,098 miles (+6,275)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,098 miles
    Test number
    694739148094
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer flange in stages of corrosion
    • NotePark brake lever close to no reserve travel

  26. Pass23,823 miles (+3,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    514289567067
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer flange in stages of corrosion
    • NotePark brake lever close to no reserve travel

  27. Pass20,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,235 miles
    Test number
    984729566062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 WJE

Does Y38 WJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 WJE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 WJE?
The MOT on Y38 WJE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 WJE done?
Y38 WJE was recorded at 128,936 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,323 miles a year.
Has Y38 WJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 WJE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 WJE 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 WJE find?
Y38 WJE passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; various suspension components corroded.

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