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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y52 PAPMOT history

Y52 PAP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

Y52 PAP black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
86,552 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 PAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y52 PAP was last recorded at 86,552 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,754 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,552 miles
  • 2023 – 85,754 miles
  • 2021 – 85,384 miles
  • 2018 – 84,261 miles
  • 2017 – 83,057 miles
  • 2016 – 79,834 miles
  • 2015 – 79,789 miles
  • 2014 – 78,821 miles
  • 2013 – 76,733 miles
  • 2012 – 75,929 miles
  • 2011 – 73,667 miles
  • 2010 – 68,079 miles
  • 2009 – 62,241 miles
  • 2007 – 54,776 miles
  • 2006 – 46,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,552 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Underside has surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,552 miles (+798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,552 miles
    Test number
    281868691018
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass85,754 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    504394187087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,384 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    668655632654
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface
  4. Fail85,379 miles (+1,118)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,379 miles
    Test number
    516471189998
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface
  5. Pass84,261 miles (+1,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    633222786180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust
  6. Pass83,057 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    290233185793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
  7. Fail83,042 miles (+3,208)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,042 miles
    Test number
    269370894376
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
  8. Pass79,834 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    594643816154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,789 miles (+968)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    526462965111
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteCorrosion on N/S outer sill
  10. Pass78,821 miles (+2,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    335054464172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  11. Pass76,733 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,733 miles
    Test number
    948544243168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,929 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,929 miles
    Test number
    846752602295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,667 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    218096471435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,079 miles (+5,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    904438680176
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass62,241 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    561923809289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,195 miles (+7,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,195 miles
    Test number
    282629499483
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  17. Pass54,776 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    283910747063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,775 miles (+8,135)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,775 miles
    Test number
    653119537097
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
  19. Pass46,640 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    164948136046
    • NoteBoth number plates marked
    • NoteNail in tyre
    • NoteSlight side wall damage near side front tyre
    • NoteStickers in winscreen

Questions about Y52 PAP

Does Y52 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y52 PAP expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y52 PAP?
The MOT on Y52 PAP expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y52 PAP done?
Y52 PAP was recorded at 86,552 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has Y52 PAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 PAP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y52 PAP 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 Y52 PAP find?
Y52 PAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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