Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 1,600 cc
J81 GGTMOT history
J81 GGT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 224,822 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 224,822 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J81 GGT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 31 Dec 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
J81 GGT was last recorded at 224,822 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 5,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 219,716 miles · 23 Nov 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 5,106 miles
- Average per year
- 2,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 224,822 miles
- 2019 – 219,716 miles
- 2017 – 217,054 miles
- 2016 – 216,880 miles
- 2014 – 216,423 miles
- 2013 – 212,738 miles
- 2011 – 207,916 miles
- 2010 – 205,791 miles
- 2008 – 196,475 miles
- 2007 – 181,053 miles
- 2006 – 170,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,822 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,822 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 224,822 miles
- Test number
- 650548399618
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass220,222 km (+13)5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 220,222 km
- Test number
- 990729933278
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail220,209 km9 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,209 km
- Test number
- 476111702506
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass219,716 miles (+713)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 219,716 miles
- Test number
- 367927670834
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear sills starting to corrode
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass219,003 miles (+1,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 219,003 miles
- Test number
- 536987054036
- AdvisoryBrake discs very rusty
Pass217,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 217,054 miles
- Test number
- 287550463150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,054 km6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,054 km
- Test number
- 592220720786
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass216,880 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 216,880 miles
- Test number
- 122630289706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,423 miles (+9)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 216,423 miles
- Test number
- 228538544179
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth rear lower sills are starting to corrode
Fail216,414 miles (+3,676)1 dangerous7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,414 miles
- Test number
- 126140444154
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth rear lower sills are starting to corrode
Pass212,738 miles (+4,822)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 212,738 miles
- Test number
- 937483063021
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass207,916 miles (+2,125)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 207,916 miles
- Test number
- 219189021100
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass205,791 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 205,791 miles
- Test number
- 152504830176
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass203,716 km
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 203,716 km
- Test number
- 602105259033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,716 km2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,716 km
- Test number
- 191645449430
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass196,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 196,475 miles
- Test number
- 170471768045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,099 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 181,099 km
- Test number
- 150735587496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,053 miles (+10,691)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,053 miles
- Test number
- 333093987023
- FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass170,362 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 170,362 miles
- Test number
- 363222886084
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Questions about J81 GGT
- Does J81 GGT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J81 GGT expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J81 GGT?
- The MOT on J81 GGT expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J81 GGT done?
- J81 GGT was recorded at 224,822 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
- Has J81 GGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J81 GGT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on J81 GGT 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 J81 GGT find?
- J81 GGT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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