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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,598 cc

G799 WGUMOT history

G799 WGU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,838 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

G799 WGU red 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 8 Feb 2024
Mileage
104,838 km
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,950 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G799 WGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
8 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

G799 WGU was last recorded at 104,838 km on 13 Feb 2024, 2,233 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,605 km · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,233 km
Average per year
1,950 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,838 km
  • 2023 – 102,605 km
  • 2022 – 102,276 km
  • 2021 – 102,043 km
  • 2019 – 100,682 km
  • 2018 – 99,594 km
  • 2017 – 98,318 km
  • 2016 – 95,061 km
  • 2012 – 82,231 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,838 km
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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 Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,838 km (+2,233)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,838 km
    Test number
    783560720147
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass102,605 km (+329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,605 km
    Test number
    691894000894
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,276 km (+233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,276 km
    Test number
    176482124436
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,043 km (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,043 km
    Test number
    588513503411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass100,682 km (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,682 km
    Test number
    596095705684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail100,681 km (+1,087)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,681 km
    Test number
    458088559640
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass99,594 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,594 km
    Test number
    367732646039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail99,594 km (+1,276)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,594 km
    Test number
    873043658091
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass98,318 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,318 km
    Test number
    397581371947
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail98,318 km (+3,257)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,318 km
    Test number
    899862638425
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass95,061 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,061 km
    Test number
    552464664880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail95,061 km1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,061 km
    Test number
    311626681291
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass91,985 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,985 miles
    Test number
    948984195155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass89,872 miles (+2,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,872 miles
    Test number
    295195194469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass87,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    669880993196
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail87,310 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    916010093115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass82,231 km (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,231 km
    Test number
    878229982139
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail82,207 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,207 km
    Test number
    769058782130
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass75,972 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    119138971192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,970 miles (+5,409)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    386945171136
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass70,561 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    921945970127
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass69,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    681613236130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G799 WGU

Does G799 WGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G799 WGU expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G799 WGU?
The MOT on G799 WGU expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G799 WGU done?
G799 WGU was recorded at 104,838 km at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 1,950 km a year.
Has G799 WGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G799 WGU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on G799 WGU 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 G799 WGU find?
G799 WGU failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; central rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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