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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y618 MBUMOT history

Y618 MBU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 124,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

Y618 MBU red 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 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
124,193 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y618 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y618 MBU was last recorded at 124,193 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2016: 90,344 miles, lower than 110,839 miles on 11 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,189 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,193 miles
  • 2023 – 124,143 miles
  • 2022 – 124,078 miles
  • 2021 – 123,821 miles
  • 2020 – 123,064 miles
  • 2019 – 121,581 miles
  • 2018 – 119,828 miles
  • 2017 – 117,059 miles
  • 2016 – 90,348 miles
  • 2015 – 110,839 miles
  • 2014 – 100,515 miles
  • 2013 – 88,920 miles
  • 2012 – 75,868 miles
  • 2011 – 62,385 miles
  • 2010 – 48,389 miles
  • 2009 – 37,072 miles
  • 2008 – 36,157 miles
  • 2007 – 31,500 miles
  • 2006 – 23,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,193 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,193 miles
    Test number
    776328176546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,189 miles (+46)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    769836929795
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,143 miles
    Test number
    631676749241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail124,139 miles (+61)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,139 miles
    Test number
    562153664082
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,078 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    691381565901
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear park brake efficiency only just met

  6. Fail124,075 miles (+254)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    419154563750
    • 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking under engine (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe front to rear under drivers seat (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency only just met

  7. Pass123,821 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,821 miles
    Test number
    517071581357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear of inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive

  8. Fail123,821 miles (+757)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,821 miles
    Test number
    664435168359
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all on upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear of inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive

  9. Pass123,064 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,064 miles
    Test number
    632469110853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,062 miles (+1,481)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    353123042993
    • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected osf chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass121,581 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    121,581 miles
    Test number
    271543192213
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail121,577 miles (+1,749)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,577 miles
    Test number
    486337606971
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR OSR outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass119,828 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,828 miles
    Test number
    496821688183
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail119,825 miles (+2,766)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    743655855268
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass117,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,059 miles
    Test number
    447183615364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,056 miles (+26,708)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,056 miles
    Test number
    454771236690
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass90,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    951230731416
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  18. Fail90,344 miles (-20,495)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    951324183752
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  19. Pass110,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    789582245046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,836 miles (+10,321)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,836 miles
    Test number
    778621645006
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass100,515 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    907343824015
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer box corroding at inlet pipe
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroding at rear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  22. Fail100,513 miles (+11,593)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,513 miles
    Test number
    437373524033
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer box corroding at inlet pipe
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroding at rear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  23. Pass88,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    589348523058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,918 miles (+13,050)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,918 miles
    Test number
    179458023450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass75,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    627232532093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,866 miles (+13,481)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    856822732014
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNail in o/s rear tyre

  27. Pass62,385 miles (+13,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    268574431024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,389 miles (+11,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    174966130432
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

  29. Pass37,072 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    243381649079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,157 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    133108098009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,500 miles (+7,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    242658907485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass23,613 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,613 miles
    Test number
    490604856011
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated but legible

Questions about Y618 MBU

Does Y618 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y618 MBU expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y618 MBU?
The MOT on Y618 MBU expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y618 MBU done?
Y618 MBU was recorded at 124,193 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 5,473 miles a year.
Has Y618 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y618 MBU has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y618 MBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y618 MBU find?
Y618 MBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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