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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y3 MERMOT history

Y3 MER is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y3 MER green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,795 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 MER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 MER was last recorded at 38,795 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,989 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
806 miles
Average per year
1,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,795 miles
  • 2025 – 37,989 miles
  • 2024 – 37,136 miles
  • 2023 – 35,416 miles
  • 2022 – 34,797 miles
  • 2021 – 33,902 miles
  • 2020 – 33,308 miles
  • 2019 – 32,030 miles
  • 2018 – 31,275 miles
  • 2017 – 30,067 miles
  • 2016 – 27,792 miles
  • 2015 – 26,392 miles
  • 2014 – 25,076 miles
  • 2013 – 24,114 miles
  • 2012 – 22,751 miles
  • 2011 – 20,061 miles
  • 2009 – 15,852 miles
  • 2008 – 12,253 miles
  • 2007 – 10,623 miles
  • 2006 – 8,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,795 miles
  • AdvisoryAll four tyres are 10 years old (date codes - nearside 4416, offside 4516) and are cracking/splitting (recommend replace)
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front lower inner wheel arch/chassis areas are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,795 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    764582604235
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are 10 years old (date codes - nearside 4416, offside 4516) and are cracking/splitting (recommend replace)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front lower inner wheel arch/chassis areas are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,989 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    115998582480
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are slightly cracking/perishing on edges of tread and/or sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass37,136 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,136 miles
    Test number
    777473270587
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have slight cracking on edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass35,416 miles (+619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    582503284791
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill corroded/underseal bubbling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass34,797 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    589354739850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,902 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,902 miles
    Test number
    809671502932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,308 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,308 miles
    Test number
    583745124614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,030 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,030 miles
    Test number
    217471574985
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,275 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    704639302958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass30,067 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,067 miles
    Test number
    888421155266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,050 miles (+2,258)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    640082063173
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall edge spilt (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall split (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front & rear tyres perishing/splitting (recommend replace)

  12. Pass27,792 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,792 miles
    Test number
    716815861373
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are wearing/worn

  13. Pass26,392 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,392 miles
    Test number
    665224005185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,076 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    207643514495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,114 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,114 miles
    Test number
    459761423175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass22,751 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,751 miles
    Test number
    229128112125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,061 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    877714801104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,852 miles (+3,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,852 miles
    Test number
    881639519192
    • NoteAll four tyres perrished

  19. Pass12,253 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    760650128102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,623 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,623 miles
    Test number
    624555717103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,927 miles
    Test number
    742583126169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 MER

Does Y3 MER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 MER is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 MER?
The MOT on Y3 MER is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 MER done?
Y3 MER was recorded at 38,795 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,459 miles a year.
Has Y3 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 MER has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on Y3 MER 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 Y3 MER find?
Y3 MER passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: all four tyres are 10 years old (date codes - nearside 4416, offside 4516) and are cracking/splitting (recommend replace); subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front lower inner wheel arch/chassis areas are corroded.

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