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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

Y3 YALMOT history

Y3 YAL is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 12,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

Y3 YAL grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
12,512 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 YAL was last recorded at 12,512 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,722 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
790 miles
Average per year
651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,512 miles
  • 2025 – 11,722 miles
  • 2024 – 11,097 miles
  • 2023 – 10,546 miles
  • 2022 – 10,065 miles
  • 2021 – 9,558 miles
  • 2020 – 8,964 miles
  • 2019 – 8,164 miles
  • 2018 – 7,492 miles
  • 2017 – 7,048 miles
  • 2016 – 6,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,512 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,512 miles (+790)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    12,512 miles
    Test number
    265585712504
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass11,722 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    11,722 miles
    Test number
    808519155905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail11,718 miles (+621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,718 miles
    Test number
    421276849492
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass11,097 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    11,097 miles
    Test number
    467631367775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    10,546 miles
    Test number
    707159321805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail10,545 miles (+480)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,545 miles
    Test number
    540967214233
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass10,065 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    10,065 miles
    Test number
    515757741806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle
  8. Pass9,558 miles (+594)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    9,558 miles
    Test number
    719964309466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass8,964 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    8,964 miles
    Test number
    294341485233
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass8,164 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,164 miles
    Test number
    258222229390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,492 miles (+444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    7,492 miles
    Test number
    578528366552
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass7,048 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    7,048 miles
    Test number
    830700271800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    6,272 miles
    Test number
    729999895173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 YAL

Does Y3 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 YAL is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 YAL?
The MOT on Y3 YAL is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 YAL done?
Y3 YAL was recorded at 12,512 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 651 miles a year.
Has Y3 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 YAL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 YAL 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 YAL find?
Y3 YAL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face.

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