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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

Y8 GMXMOT history

Y8 GMX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

Y8 GMX blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
116,125 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 GMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 GMX was last recorded at 116,125 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 13,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,816 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
13,309 miles
Average per year
7,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,125 miles
  • 2024 – 102,816 miles
  • 2022 – 101,476 miles
  • 2021 – 101,469 miles
  • 2020 – 96,454 miles
  • 2019 – 86,775 miles
  • 2018 – 79,636 miles
  • 2017 – 70,998 miles
  • 2016 – 58,966 miles
  • 2015 – 48,642 miles
  • 2014 – 37,468 miles
  • 2012 – 22,901 miles
  • 2011 – 14,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,125 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded or covered by black coat

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under body components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,125 miles (+13,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,125 miles
    Test number
    898359581725
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded or covered by black coat

  2. Pass102,816 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    138044506979
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded

  3. Fail102,815 miles (+1,339)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    509176002321
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded

  4. Pass101,476 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,476 miles
    Test number
    611547455468
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail101,469 miles (+5,015)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    779391084466
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass96,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    243441586151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,454 miles (+9,679)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    636357834731
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass86,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    708012249658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,770 miles (+7,134)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,770 miles
    Test number
    992693906492
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    817326748730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,636 miles (+8,638)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    323412584356
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass70,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    533847496421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,998 miles (+12,032)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    137159895307
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass58,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    199692692902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,966 miles (+10,324)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,966 miles
    Test number
    154439419307
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass48,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,642 miles
    Test number
    938108055005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,642 miles (+11,174)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,642 miles
    Test number
    158758055086
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass37,468 miles (+14,567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    595800414008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass22,901 miles (+8,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,901 miles
    Test number
    636310782158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass14,575 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,575 miles
    Test number
    467122481182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise nail in n/s/front tyre

Questions about Y8 GMX

Does Y8 GMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 GMX expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 GMX?
The MOT on Y8 GMX expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 GMX done?
Y8 GMX was recorded at 116,125 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 7,352 miles a year.
Has Y8 GMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 GMX has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 GMX 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 GMX find?
Y8 GMX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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