Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 1,600 cc
G344 SCGMOT history
G344 SCG is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 227,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 227,729 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G344 SCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 31 Dec 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G344 SCG was last recorded at 227,729 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2017.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Sept 2016: 22,645 miles, lower than 226,442 miles on 1 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 227,404 miles · 6 Oct 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 325 miles
- Average per year
- 943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 227,729 miles
- 2017 – 227,404 miles
- 2016 – 22,645 miles
- 2008 – 222,316 miles
- 2006 – 208,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass227,729 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 227,729 miles
- Test number
- 508113718411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,729 miles (+325)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,729 miles
- Test number
- 663473692262
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass227,404 miles (+204,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 227,404 miles
- Test number
- 560019193682
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass22,645 miles (-203,797)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 22,645 miles
- Test number
- 573952690497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail226,442 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,442 miles
- Test number
- 172471046442
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass225,081 km (+110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 225,081 km
- Test number
- 955199515245
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass224,971 km (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 224,971 km
- Test number
- 949403314168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,820 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 224,820 km
- Test number
- 885655523001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,820 km (+439)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,820 km
- Test number
- 985045913008
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fail224,381 km3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,381 km
- Test number
- 336316481274
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass224,381 km (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 224,381 km
- Test number
- 437436481262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass223,838 km (+589)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 223,838 km
- Test number
- 741112390264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass223,249 km (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 223,249 km
- Test number
- 420668749170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,239 km6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,239 km
- Test number
- 283552149111
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass222,316 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 222,316 miles
- Test number
- 931260538146
- NoteOil leak
Pass211,376 km
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 211,376 km
- Test number
- 740942527116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,363 km4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,363 km
- Test number
- 191182127150
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass208,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 208,962 miles
- Test number
- 281954326428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,962 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,962 miles
- Test number
- 722163426131
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about G344 SCG
- Does G344 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G344 SCG is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G344 SCG?
- The MOT on G344 SCG is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G344 SCG done?
- G344 SCG was recorded at 227,729 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 943 miles a year.
- Has G344 SCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G344 SCG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on G344 SCG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G344 SCG find?
- G344 SCG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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