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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T129 JGCMOT history

T129 JGC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,265 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 JGC was last recorded at 110,265 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2008: 54,877 miles, lower than 512,757 miles on 1 Feb 2007.

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
109,940 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
3,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,265 miles
  • 2024 – 105,262 miles
  • 2022 – 90,324 miles
  • 2021 – 88,592 miles
  • 2020 – 87,055 miles
  • 2019 – 84,238 miles
  • 2018 – 80,981 miles
  • 2017 – 77,563 miles
  • 2016 – 73,802 miles
  • 2015 – 70,916 miles
  • 2014 – 67,668 miles
  • 2013 – 64,139 miles
  • 2012 – 62,012 miles
  • 2011 – 59,550 miles
  • 2010 – 58,298 miles
  • 2009 – 56,477 miles
  • 2008 – 54,877 miles
  • 2007 – 512,757 miles
  • 2006 – 48,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,265 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,265 miles (+325)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    600063437506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,940 miles (+4,678)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,940 miles
    Test number
    976436198643
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,262 miles (+206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    358821427109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,056 miles (+14,732)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    443524290702
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,324 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,324 miles
    Test number
    837089488245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes out of balance but lock both sides
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  6. Pass88,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    261093633331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed to underside

  7. Fail88,592 miles (+1,537)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    341596222859
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed to underside

  8. Pass87,055 miles (+2,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    948252826394
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60-14 82h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass84,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    685834618654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,238 miles (+3,257)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    547864939997
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,981 miles (+3,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    550483022353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass77,563 miles (+3,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    713272647861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass73,802 miles (+2,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    943498796340
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass70,916 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,916 miles
    Test number
    297966725063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,866 miles (+3,198)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    199826315084
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass67,668 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    435620214043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,625 miles (+3,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,625 miles
    Test number
    566089204055
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass64,139 miles (+2,127)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    718834013050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slight bind

  19. Pass62,012 miles (+2,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,012 miles
    Test number
    465780422042
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded

  20. Pass59,550 miles (+1,252)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    715911521019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass58,298 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,298 miles
    Test number
    132921120072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail58,298 miles (+1,821)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,298 miles
    Test number
    261441320014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,477 miles (+1,600)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,477 miles
    Test number
    453680839019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderbody corroded

  24. Pass54,877 miles (-457,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    593691038060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass512,757 miles (+463,909)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    512,757 miles
    Test number
    330162837054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteShowing signs of rust under vehicle

  26. Pass48,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,848 miles
    Test number
    544304526087
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about T129 JGC

Does T129 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T129 JGC is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T129 JGC?
The MOT on T129 JGC is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T129 JGC done?
T129 JGC was recorded at 110,265 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 3,065 miles a year.
Has T129 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 JGC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T129 JGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T129 JGC find?
T129 JGC passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, and 3 more.

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