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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

Y6 HYDMOT history

Y6 HYD is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 80,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

Y6 HYD silver 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 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,882 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 HYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 HYD was last recorded at 80,882 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,854 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
2,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,882 miles
  • 2025 – 80,854 miles
  • 2024 – 80,816 miles
  • 2022 – 80,722 miles
  • 2021 – 80,683 miles
  • 2020 – 80,652 miles
  • 2019 – 80,461 miles
  • 2018 – 80,147 miles
  • 2017 – 79,563 miles
  • 2016 – 74,837 miles
  • 2015 – 71,173 miles
  • 2014 – 66,575 miles
  • 2013 – 63,477 miles
  • 2012 – 60,720 miles
  • 2011 – 58,584 miles
  • 2010 – 51,181 miles
  • 2009 – 50,037 miles
  • 2007 – 43,041 miles
  • 2006 – 35,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    510303679189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,879 miles (+25)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    726535756460
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,854 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    959370870149
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass80,816 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    439539053506
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail80,816 miles (+94)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    785633038414
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,722 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,722 miles
    Test number
    196026436517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,683 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    258465463933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass80,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    189016027763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail80,652 miles (+191)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    508035422243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass80,461 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    511085177492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,147 miles (+584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    838240025499
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has poor performance

  12. Pass79,563 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,563 miles
    Test number
    970349313845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail79,558 miles (+4,721)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    462531392803
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass74,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    967099159782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,837 miles (+3,664)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    512134442608
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass71,173 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,173 miles
    Test number
    537880531848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail71,172 miles (+4,597)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    546371937177
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass66,575 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    128488534258
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass63,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    139507143274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,477 miles (+2,757)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    968566143259
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass60,720 miles (+2,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    897811762287
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on the inner edge

  22. Pass58,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    315789251221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,584 miles (+7,403)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    949308851296
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    553829780010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,181 miles (+1,144)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    950709380098
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  26. Pass50,037 miles (+6,996)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,037 miles
    Test number
    273890199004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Fail43,041 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    851729497176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass43,041 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    860149197155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    351190696077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 HYD

Does Y6 HYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 HYD is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 HYD?
The MOT on Y6 HYD is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 HYD done?
Y6 HYD was recorded at 80,882 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,254 miles a year.
Has Y6 HYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 HYD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y6 HYD 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 Y6 HYD find?
Y6 HYD passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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