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Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,500 cc

Y896 TAWMOT history

Y896 TAW is a silver diesel Mazda B Series first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 290,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
290,557 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 TAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 TAW was last recorded at 290,557 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,475 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
9,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 290,557 miles
  • 2024 – 290,475 miles
  • 2023 – 289,866 miles
  • 2022 – 289,354 miles
  • 2021 – 289,287 miles
  • 2020 – 289,212 miles
  • 2019 – 287,865 miles
  • 2018 – 286,948 miles
  • 2017 – 286,457 miles
  • 2016 – 285,858 miles
  • 2015 – 285,419 miles
  • 2014 – 284,717 miles
  • 2013 – 281,727 miles
  • 2012 – 270,673 miles
  • 2011 – 244,165 miles
  • 2010 – 211,981 miles
  • 2009 – 185,307 miles
  • 2008 – 160,522 miles
  • 2007 – 132,708 miles
  • 2006 – 103,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass290,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass290,557 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    290,557 miles
    Test number
    384961650963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass290,475 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    290,475 miles
    Test number
    421752479854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail290,471 miles (+605)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,471 miles
    Test number
    829385953611
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass289,866 miles (+512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    289,866 miles
    Test number
    211826461120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass289,354 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    289,354 miles
    Test number
    456544249423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass289,287 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    289,287 miles
    Test number
    301668033190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass289,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    289,212 miles
    Test number
    583182115774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail289,212 miles (+1,347)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,212 miles
    Test number
    534848580463
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass287,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    287,865 miles
    Test number
    166637029105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail287,865 miles (+917)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,865 miles
    Test number
    159603148670
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass286,948 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    286,948 miles
    Test number
    814483142113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass286,457 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    286,457 miles
    Test number
    145370430117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass285,858 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    285,858 miles
    Test number
    477279698438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass285,419 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    285,419 miles
    Test number
    829631254398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass284,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    284,717 miles
    Test number
    198527784201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  16. Fail284,717 miles (+2,990)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,717 miles
    Test number
    765512284266
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  17. Pass281,727 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    281,727 miles
    Test number
    699365993254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail281,723 miles (+11,050)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,723 miles
    Test number
    617710783246
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass270,673 miles (+26,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    270,673 miles
    Test number
    747085252286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  20. Pass244,165 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    244,165 miles
    Test number
    268176651206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  21. Fail244,165 miles (+32,184)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,165 miles
    Test number
    335056951267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  22. Pass211,981 miles (+26,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    211,981 miles
    Test number
    383293080132
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  23. Fail185,307 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,307 miles
    Test number
    693211599182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  24. Pass185,307 miles (+24,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    185,307 miles
    Test number
    913021399126
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  25. Pass160,522 miles (+27,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    160,522 miles
    Test number
    143073298173
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  26. Pass132,708 miles (+29,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    132,708 miles
    Test number
    222473457127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass103,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    320523996065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 TAW

Does Y896 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 TAW is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y896 TAW?
The MOT on Y896 TAW is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 TAW done?
Y896 TAW was recorded at 290,557 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 9,594 miles a year.
Has Y896 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 TAW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y896 TAW 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 Y896 TAW find?
Y896 TAW passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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