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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y876 MGRMOT history

Y876 MGR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

Y876 MGR blue 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
93,222 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 MGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y876 MGR was last recorded at 93,222 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2011: 69,719 miles, lower than 69,729 miles on 3 Aug 2011.

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
92,181 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles
Average per year
2,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,222 miles
  • 2025 – 92,181 miles
  • 2024 – 91,422 miles
  • 2023 – 90,826 miles
  • 2022 – 90,338 miles
  • 2021 – 89,009 miles
  • 2020 – 88,945 miles
  • 2019 – 88,169 miles
  • 2018 – 86,269 miles
  • 2017 – 84,018 miles
  • 2016 – 81,854 miles
  • 2015 – 79,916 miles
  • 2014 – 78,016 miles
  • 2013 – 75,204 miles
  • 2012 – 72,634 miles
  • 2011 – 69,719 miles
  • 2010 – 69,328 miles
  • 2009 – 65,270 miles
  • 2008 – 59,116 miles
  • 2007 – 51,635 miles
  • 2006 – 44,012 miles
  • 2005 – 33,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,222 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUndertray fittedRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,222 miles (+1,041)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,222 miles
    Test number
    210329700459
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass92,181 miles (+759)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    404898173875
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass91,422 miles (+596)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    542458473307
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Pass90,826 miles (+488)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    204814630608
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Pass90,338 miles (+1,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    179459496279
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Pass89,009 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    807138648142
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Fail88,945 miles (+776)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    276755369620
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass88,169 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,169 miles
    Test number
    276509424560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,269 miles (+2,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    406500238114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass84,018 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    636876432854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,854 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    491235849416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,916 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,916 miles
    Test number
    949034295139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Fail79,900 miles (+1,884)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    397800095126
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass78,016 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    245428894110
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass75,204 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,204 miles
    Test number
    826049393123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,197 miles (+2,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,197 miles
    Test number
    278668493106
    • FailureFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Pass72,634 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    767120002229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,719 miles (-10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,719 miles
    Test number
    106416111276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail69,729 miles (+401)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    168625411257
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass69,328 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    511873630165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,270 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    213635819266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    322352418297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,116 miles (+7,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    131751718235
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass51,635 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    971257007228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,012 miles (+10,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,012 miles
    Test number
    681925906204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,651 miles
    Test number
    384596885170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y876 MGR

Does Y876 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y876 MGR is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y876 MGR?
The MOT on Y876 MGR is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y876 MGR done?
Y876 MGR was recorded at 93,222 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
Has Y876 MGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 MGR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y876 MGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y876 MGR find?
Y876 MGR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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