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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc

Y3 RBKMOT history

Y3 RBK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

Y3 RBK blue 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 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,385 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RBK was last recorded at 59,385 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,533 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
1,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,385 miles
  • 2025 – 58,533 miles
  • 2024 – 57,650 miles
  • 2022 – 57,051 miles
  • 2021 – 54,997 miles
  • 2020 – 51,780 miles
  • 2019 – 49,785 miles
  • 2018 – 47,635 miles
  • 2017 – 45,478 miles
  • 2015 – 45,181 miles
  • 2013 – 45,052 miles
  • 2012 – 44,480 miles
  • 2011 – 42,535 miles
  • 2010 – 40,492 miles
  • 2009 – 39,031 miles
  • 2008 – 36,792 miles
  • 2007 – 34,669 miles
  • 2006 – 29,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,385 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    867055538997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,385 miles (+852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    554849749335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass58,533 miles (+883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    219195821905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass57,650 miles (+599)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    119198325641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass57,051 miles (+2,054)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,051 miles
    Test number
    694412825463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,997 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    433126973806
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated x4 all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail54,928 miles (+3,148)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,928 miles
    Test number
    500405078043
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted x4 (5.2.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated x4 all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,780 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,780 miles
    Test number
    891616962853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,785 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,785 miles
    Test number
    767565664408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,635 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    733267043494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,478 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,478 miles
    Test number
    835923246095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,181 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    286135525483
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass45,052 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    345461613401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    439389702289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,480 miles (+1,945)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    647288802241
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass42,535 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,535 miles
    Test number
    406864911245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,492 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    230876680468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,031 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,031 miles
    Test number
    714301089140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,792 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    933805578107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,669 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,669 miles
    Test number
    590831677121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,668 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    794461576193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,639 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,639 miles
    Test number
    624260276115
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y3 RBK

Does Y3 RBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RBK is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RBK?
The MOT on Y3 RBK is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 RBK done?
Y3 RBK was recorded at 59,385 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 1,500 miles a year.
Has Y3 RBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RBK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 RBK 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 RBK find?
Y3 RBK passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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