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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

Y8 BAFMOT history

Y8 BAF is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 47,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

Y8 BAF red 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 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
47,828 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BAF was last recorded at 47,828 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,342 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,486 miles
Average per year
2,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,828 miles
  • 2025 – 46,342 miles
  • 2024 – 45,069 miles
  • 2023 – 44,745 miles
  • 2022 – 43,455 miles
  • 2021 – 42,318 miles
  • 2020 – 41,263 miles
  • 2019 – 38,885 miles
  • 2018 – 33,361 miles
  • 2017 – 28,168 miles
  • 2016 – 19,463 miles
  • 2015 – 14,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,828 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,828 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    362398388541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,342 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    588411071076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,069 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    637314728731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,745 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    742746509448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,345 miles (+890)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    354896961461
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    205014862857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail43,455 miles (+1,137)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    686864145202
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,318 miles (+1,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,318 miles
    Test number
    728498375780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass41,263 miles (+2,378)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,263 miles
    Test number
    842495702238
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass38,885 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,885 miles
    Test number
    193773268088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,361 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    931853858165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,168 miles (+8,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,168 miles
    Test number
    348716329096
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Anti roll bar drop link noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass19,463 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,463 miles
    Test number
    122689928645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    14,369 miles
    Test number
    697580045057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BAF

Does Y8 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BAF?
The MOT on Y8 BAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BAF done?
Y8 BAF was recorded at 47,828 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,903 miles a year.
Has Y8 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BAF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 BAF 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 Y8 BAF find?
Y8 BAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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