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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

Y8 HTPMOT history

Y8 HTP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

Y8 HTP 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,748 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 HTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 HTP was last recorded at 85,748 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,707 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
3,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,748 miles
  • 2025 – 85,334 miles
  • 2024 – 84,874 miles
  • 2023 – 84,864 miles
  • 2022 – 83,357 miles
  • 2021 – 82,637 miles
  • 2020 – 81,223 miles
  • 2019 – 80,193 miles
  • 2018 – 77,997 miles
  • 2017 – 74,817 miles
  • 2016 – 71,668 miles
  • 2015 – 68,651 miles
  • 2014 – 63,775 miles
  • 2013 – 53,978 miles
  • 2012 – 45,019 miles
  • 2011 – 37,361 miles
  • 2010 – 34,960 miles
  • 2009 – 32,520 miles
  • 2008 – 28,218 miles
  • 2007 – 24,296 miles
  • 2006 – 19,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,748 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,748 miles (+41)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    994283437595
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail85,707 miles (+373)2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    314351949061
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,334 miles (+460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    539569261507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded

  4. Pass84,874 miles (+10)6 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    397723197684
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,864 miles (+1,507)2 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,864 miles
    Test number
    467396729953
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  6. Pass83,357 miles (+720)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    767733122101
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass82,637 miles (+1,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    717191125543
    • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion

  8. Pass81,223 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    588307598245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,193 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,193 miles
    Test number
    771187986239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,997 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,997 miles
    Test number
    437247961896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,817 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,817 miles
    Test number
    397479385874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,668 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    666596190808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,666 miles (+3,015)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,666 miles
    Test number
    743412844375
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

  14. Pass68,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    166387991309
    • 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)

  15. Fail68,651 miles (+4,876)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    155795481814
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass63,775 miles (+9,797)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    768906724375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    468874953226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Fail53,978 miles (+8,959)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    419254253296
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass45,019 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,019 miles
    Test number
    379019262285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,361 miles (+2,401)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,361 miles
    Test number
    956779861215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a badly damaged outter wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outter edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly cracked and perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre is in very poor condition has deep cracks to tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked and perished

  21. Pass34,960 miles (+2,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    780817870268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass32,520 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,520 miles
    Test number
    241977839248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,218 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,218 miles
    Test number
    241329818204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,296 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    134114617284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,745 miles
    Test number
    650136916250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 HTP

Does Y8 HTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 HTP is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 HTP?
The MOT on Y8 HTP is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 HTP done?
Y8 HTP was recorded at 85,748 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,329 miles a year.
Has Y8 HTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 HTP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 HTP 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 HTP find?
Y8 HTP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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