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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

Y6 HVHMOT history

Y6 HVH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 31,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

Y6 HVH black 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
31,499 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 HVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 HVH was last recorded at 31,499 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2018: 20,905 miles, lower than 20,907 miles on 10 Sept 2018.

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
30,486 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,013 miles
Average per year
1,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,499 miles
  • 2025 – 30,486 miles
  • 2024 – 29,142 miles
  • 2023 – 26,935 miles
  • 2022 – 25,142 miles
  • 2021 – 23,718 miles
  • 2020 – 22,887 miles
  • 2019 – 21,742 miles
  • 2018 – 20,905 miles
  • 2017 – 20,199 miles
  • 2016 – 18,966 miles
  • 2015 – 16,515 miles
  • 2014 – 12,345 miles
  • 2013 – 10,002 miles
  • 2012 – 7,218 miles
  • 2011 – 5,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,499 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Coil spring corroded ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,499 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,499 miles
    Test number
    244575304686
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass30,486 miles (+1,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,486 miles
    Test number
    134693488145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass29,142 miles (+2,207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    29,142 miles
    Test number
    701259574730
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass26,935 miles (+1,793)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    26,935 miles
    Test number
    670866120602
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Worn off on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass25,142 miles (+1,424)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    895001293670
    • AdvisoryAll Steering & Suspension Components Corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Slightly low (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass23,718 miles (+831)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    23,718 miles
    Test number
    595542330796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass22,887 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,887 miles
    Test number
    719974458512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn excessively on inner edge

  8. Pass21,742 miles (+837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,742 miles
    Test number
    475148682731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass20,905 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,905 miles
    Test number
    954244172640
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fittted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear x2 Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  10. Fail20,905 miles (-2)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,905 miles
    Test number
    119385667424
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fittted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear x2 Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  11. Fail20,907 miles (+708)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,907 miles
    Test number
    834698974419
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play cheeps noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre inner side bald

  12. Pass20,199 miles (+1,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,199 miles
    Test number
    121654427631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe connecting clip to the fuel filter corroded.

  13. Pass18,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,966 miles
    Test number
    187084890016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail18,963 miles (+2,448)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,963 miles
    Test number
    116624209830
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass16,515 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,515 miles
    Test number
    930508964428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail16,515 miles (+4,170)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,515 miles
    Test number
    729378978699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass12,345 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,345 miles
    Test number
    757627264248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,002 miles (+2,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,002 miles
    Test number
    418353153207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass7,218 miles (+1,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    7,218 miles
    Test number
    367196252421
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

  20. Pass5,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    5,312 miles
    Test number
    386213161272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail5,312 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,312 miles
    Test number
    185383761293
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about Y6 HVH

Does Y6 HVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 HVH is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 HVH?
The MOT on Y6 HVH is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 HVH done?
Y6 HVH was recorded at 31,499 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,749 miles a year.
Has Y6 HVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 HVH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on Y6 HVH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y6 HVH find?
Y6 HVH passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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