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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 1,600 cc

G887 WCDMOT history

G887 WCD is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,858 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G887 WCD
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 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G887 WCD was last recorded at 185,858 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2022: 104,136 miles, lower than 183,958 miles on 30 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,142 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,716 miles
Average per year
219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,858 miles
  • 2022 – 184,142 miles
  • 2021 – 183,958 miles
  • 2014 – 182,882 miles
  • 2012 – 182,798 miles
  • 2010 – 181,666 miles
  • 2007 – 181,494 miles
  • 2006 – 181,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle been standing

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,858 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,858 miles
    Test number
    824418303566
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle been standing

  2. Fail185,858 miles (+1,716)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,858 miles
    Test number
    281143506488
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle been standing

  3. Pass184,142 miles (+80,006)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    184,142 miles
    Test number
    627619917860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,136 miles (-79,822)14 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,136 miles
    Test number
    803882358009
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing track rod end not pinned (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    183,958 miles
    Test number
    879052498000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,945 km (+28)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,945 km
    Test number
    302302539870
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass183,917 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,917 km
    Test number
    985258620687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass182,882 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    182,882 miles
    Test number
    417654974162
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass182,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    182,798 miles
    Test number
    596112732327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,798 miles (+1,132)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,798 miles
    Test number
    388561532346
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass181,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    181,666 miles
    Test number
    420651580205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail181,666 miles (+172)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,666 miles
    Test number
    501917370247
    • FailureFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail181,494 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,494 miles
    Test number
    251304887196
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front chassis rails corroded
    • NoteVehicle prescribed areas generally corroded

  14. Pass181,494 miles (+50)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    181,494 miles
    Test number
    951194787146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front chassis rails corroded
    • NoteVehicle prescribed areas generally corroded

  15. Fail181,444 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,444 miles
    Test number
    123975546189
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteRear n/s brake pad very low, rear discs rusty †front brake discs rusty, o/s front tyre on legal limit,

  16. Pass181,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    181,444 miles
    Test number
    893885146187
    • NoteRear n/s brake pad very low, rear discs rusty †front brake discs rusty, o/s front tyre on legal limit,

Questions about G887 WCD

Does G887 WCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G887 WCD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on G887 WCD?
The MOT on G887 WCD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G887 WCD done?
G887 WCD was recorded at 185,858 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 219 miles a year.
Has G887 WCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G887 WCD has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on G887 WCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G887 WCD find?
G887 WCD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front gaiters; vehicle been standing.

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