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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1989 · 1,598 cc

G397 SCGMOT history

G397 SCG is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 283,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
283,332 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G397 SCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G397 SCG was last recorded at 283,332 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,312 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
7,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 283,332 miles
  • 2025 – 283,312 miles
  • 2024 – 280,941 miles
  • 2015 – 276,638 miles
  • 2014 – 255,915 miles
  • 2012 – 230,127 miles
  • 2010 – 197,476 miles
  • 2009 – 179,769 miles
  • 2008 – 160,796 miles
  • 2007 – 148,128 miles
  • 2006 – 141,058 miles
  • 2005 – 135,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,332 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,332 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    283,332 miles
    Test number
    805914127461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail283,312 miles (+2,371)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,312 miles
    Test number
    344939109781
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

  3. Pass280,941 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    280,941 miles
    Test number
    207422727744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass276,638 miles (+20,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    276,638 miles
    Test number
    813311816873
    • AdvisoryBOTH TOP BALL JOINT COVERS POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear and both front brakes binding slightly

  5. Pass255,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    255,915 miles
    Test number
    307057374459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail255,915 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,915 miles
    Test number
    125695374286
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass244,507 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    244,507 km
    Test number
    687751073222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Fail244,507 km2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,507 km
    Test number
    207921273261
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass230,127 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    230,127 miles
    Test number
    497781172297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail230,125 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,125 miles
    Test number
    217808362216
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass212,415 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    212,415 km
    Test number
    477311071252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass197,476 miles (+17,707)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    197,476 miles
    Test number
    511670750213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass179,769 miles (+23)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    179,769 miles
    Test number
    231314379210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill rusty

  14. Fail179,746 miles (+18,950)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,746 miles
    Test number
    103393979208
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s/r outer sill rusty

  15. Pass160,796 miles (+12,668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    160,796 miles
    Test number
    834859968202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,128 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    148,128 miles
    Test number
    350930057466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    141,058 miles
    Test number
    771104066271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,058 miles (+5,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,058 miles
    Test number
    664332866284
    • FailureOffside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass135,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    135,465 miles
    Test number
    184451875218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,464 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,464 km
    Test number
    590261075218
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about G397 SCG

Does G397 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G397 SCG is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on G397 SCG?
The MOT on G397 SCG is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G397 SCG done?
G397 SCG was recorded at 283,332 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,138 miles a year.
Has G397 SCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G397 SCG has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on G397 SCG 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 G397 SCG find?
G397 SCG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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