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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y893 BCLMOT history

Y893 BCL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

Y893 BCL red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,331 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 BCL was last recorded at 127,331 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 4,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,802 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,529 miles
Average per year
4,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,331 miles
  • 2024 – 122,802 miles
  • 2023 – 116,021 miles
  • 2022 – 103,478 miles
  • 2021 – 92,225 miles
  • 2020 – 82,286 miles
  • 2019 – 72,865 miles
  • 2018 – 68,653 miles
  • 2017 – 67,276 miles
  • 2016 – 65,128 miles
  • 2014 – 63,325 miles
  • 2013 – 62,614 miles
  • 2012 – 61,921 miles
  • 2011 – 60,992 miles
  • 2010 – 49,890 miles
  • 2008 – 43,686 miles
  • 2007 – 39,815 miles
  • 2006 – 35,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,331 miles (+4,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,331 miles
    Test number
    284941924157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass122,802 miles (+6,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    936489436585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass116,021 miles (+12,543)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,021 miles
    Test number
    918550873024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,478 miles (+11,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,478 miles
    Test number
    598441668621
    • AdvisoryTo low for rollers
  5. Pass92,225 miles (+9,939)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    512316621870
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass82,286 miles (+9,421)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    176125117744
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking slightly
  7. Pass72,865 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    951082717150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,653 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,653 miles
    Test number
    178921170655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,276 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    520161626995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,128 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    242526113167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,325 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    906721754359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,614 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    558610753343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,921 miles (+929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    445754452338
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass60,992 miles (+5,960)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    229232361318
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cut in tread
  15. Pass55,032 miles (+5,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,032 miles
    Test number
    937515801096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass49,890 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    310975100055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,686 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    972095598273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,815 miles (+4,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,815 miles
    Test number
    121819497240
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass35,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    621768996288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y893 BCL

Does Y893 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 BCL expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 BCL?
The MOT on Y893 BCL expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 BCL done?
Y893 BCL was recorded at 127,331 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 4,977 miles a year.
Has Y893 BCL ever failed its MOT?
No. Y893 BCL has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y893 BCL 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 Y893 BCL find?
Y893 BCL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/sill, and 1 more.

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