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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y5 TELMOT history

Y5 TEL is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 202,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

Y5 TEL yellow 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
202,063 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 TEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 TEL was last recorded at 202,063 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,902 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,161 miles
Average per year
7,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,063 miles
  • 2025 – 200,902 miles
  • 2024 – 199,470 miles
  • 2023 – 198,197 miles
  • 2022 – 196,072 miles
  • 2021 – 195,348 miles
  • 2020 – 193,881 miles
  • 2019 – 188,417 miles
  • 2018 – 183,051 miles
  • 2017 – 174,996 miles
  • 2016 – 162,660 miles
  • 2015 – 152,183 miles
  • 2014 – 142,761 miles
  • 2013 – 132,344 miles
  • 2012 – 120,907 miles
  • 2011 – 110,517 miles
  • 2010 – 98,689 miles
  • 2009 – 84,385 miles
  • 2008 – 72,424 miles
  • 2007 – 63,719 miles
  • 2006 – 51,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,063 miles

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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,063 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    202,063 miles
    Test number
    630305058952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass200,902 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    200,902 miles
    Test number
    521999735024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass199,470 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,470 miles
    Test number
    331550157499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail199,381 miles (+1,184)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,381 miles
    Test number
    811761118709
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass198,197 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    198,197 miles
    Test number
    993665792482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail198,193 miles (+779)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,193 miles
    Test number
    609975640639
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass197,414 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    197,414 miles
    Test number
    282506584448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail197,413 miles (+1,341)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,413 miles
    Test number
    419983195579
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass196,072 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    196,072 miles
    Test number
    234779716626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail196,042 miles (+694)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,042 miles
    Test number
    533164695745
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass195,348 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    195,348 miles
    Test number
    958137209200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass193,881 miles (+5,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    193,881 miles
    Test number
    580743410286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass188,417 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    188,417 miles
    Test number
    342576932568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass183,051 miles (+8,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    183,051 miles
    Test number
    588182805869
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass174,996 miles (+12,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,996 miles
    Test number
    614252035613
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass162,660 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    162,660 miles
    Test number
    812365776076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s of rack (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail162,591 miles (+10,408)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,591 miles
    Test number
    512082762863
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s of rack (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass152,183 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,183 miles
    Test number
    476864735006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail152,018 miles (+9,257)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,018 miles
    Test number
    436246725034
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass142,761 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,761 miles
    Test number
    126049924427
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Fail142,740 miles (+10,396)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,740 miles
    Test number
    809787724033
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  22. Pass132,344 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,344 miles
    Test number
    438835433047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail132,230 miles (+11,323)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,230 miles
    Test number
    807789623051
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass120,907 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,907 miles
    Test number
    196747632425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail120,907 miles (+10,390)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,907 miles
    Test number
    207043132017
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass110,517 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,517 miles
    Test number
    215977021084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail110,496 miles (+11,807)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,496 miles
    Test number
    715646021046
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass98,689 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,689 miles
    Test number
    493873030065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill, corroded

  29. Fail98,682 miles (+14,297)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    144992630446
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill, corroded

  30. Pass84,385 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    142458429416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail83,897 miles (+11,473)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    193461629098
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/r outer sill panels

  32. Pass72,424 miles (+8,705)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,424 miles
    Test number
    721104028072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  33. Pass63,719 miles (+11,931)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    304903137088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass51,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    791431256013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 TEL

Does Y5 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 TEL is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 TEL?
The MOT on Y5 TEL is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 TEL done?
Y5 TEL was recorded at 202,063 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,369 miles a year.
Has Y5 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 TEL has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 TEL 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 Y5 TEL find?
Y5 TEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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