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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y39 HKEMOT history

Y39 HKE is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2026.

Y39 HKE 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 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,666 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 HKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 HKE was last recorded at 79,666 miles on 19 Jul 2026, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,574 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
2,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,666 miles
  • 2025 – 79,574 miles
  • 2023 – 79,495 miles
  • 2019 – 78,341 miles
  • 2018 – 74,391 miles
  • 2017 – 69,784 miles
  • 2016 – 65,959 miles
  • 2015 – 62,061 miles
  • 2014 – 57,927 miles
  • 2013 – 53,016 miles
  • 2012 – 48,135 miles
  • 2011 – 44,689 miles
  • 2010 – 42,077 miles
  • 2009 – 37,639 miles
  • 2008 – 33,441 miles
  • 2007 – 29,352 miles
  • 2006 – 24,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,666 miles (+92)2 minor23 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,666 miles
    Test number
    824071738930
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,574 miles (+79)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,574 miles
    Test number
    808014139026
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 chassis to strut top joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,495 miles (+1,154)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    269416826288
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 strut top to chassis joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    998545547422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer SILL OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

  5. Fail78,341 miles (+3,950)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    383173826603
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer SILL OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

  6. Pass74,391 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,391 miles
    Test number
    829698421887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass69,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    332005654303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,784 miles (+3,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    715580747846
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass65,959 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    529305849984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,061 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,061 miles
    Test number
    335641745132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,927 miles (+4,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,927 miles
    Test number
    778417734150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass53,016 miles (+4,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,016 miles
    Test number
    728308133124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass48,135 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    676210942168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,689 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,689 miles
    Test number
    186970841194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,077 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,077 miles
    Test number
    121496740161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,639 miles (+4,198)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,639 miles
    Test number
    323272149199
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass33,441 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    930573048153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,352 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    202247137138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,884 miles
    Test number
    123515646135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y39 HKE

Does Y39 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y39 HKE is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y39 HKE?
The MOT on Y39 HKE is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y39 HKE done?
Y39 HKE was recorded at 79,666 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2026, an average of 2,719 miles a year.
Has Y39 HKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 HKE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y39 HKE 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 Y39 HKE find?
Y39 HKE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 23 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 22 more.

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