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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T136 JGCMOT history

T136 JGC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
81,359 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T136 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T136 JGC was last recorded at 81,359 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,357 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,359 miles
  • 2023 – 78,958 miles
  • 2022 – 75,887 miles
  • 2021 – 66,530 miles
  • 2019 – 66,283 miles
  • 2017 – 65,460 miles
  • 2016 – 61,495 miles
  • 2015 – 59,688 miles
  • 2014 – 57,590 miles
  • 2013 – 55,353 miles
  • 2012 – 53,031 miles
  • 2011 – 47,423 miles
  • 2010 – 46,291 miles
  • 2009 – 45,133 miles
  • 2008 – 44,042 miles
  • 2007 – 41,660 miles
  • 2006 – 40,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,359 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside under sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Corrosion underneath on some components and under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front tyre out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,359 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,359 miles
    Test number
    588124720197
    • AdvisoryUnderside under sealed

  2. Fail81,357 miles (+2,399)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    698756285583
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside under sealed

  3. Pass78,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    704471116841
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side undersealed

  4. Fail78,958 miles (+3,071)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    596066822505
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side undersealed

  5. Pass75,887 miles (+9,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    247094458685
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor general corrosion

  6. Pass66,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    926898239167
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath on some components and under body
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre out of shape

  7. Fail66,530 miles (+247)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    970527994712
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath on some components and under body
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre out of shape

  8. Pass66,283 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    375924669579
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing out of shape/stepped inner
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,282 miles (+822)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,282 miles
    Test number
    697466013642
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy/travel
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill front & Outer sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate displayed in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing out of shape/stepped inner
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    698615886230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,460 miles (+3,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    775233274729
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass61,495 miles (+12)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    484805401437
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail61,483 miles (+1,795)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    863770238390
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass59,688 miles (+2,098)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    447456375197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass57,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    655580664102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,590 miles (+2,237)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    275186554111
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass55,353 miles (+2,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    475502453146
    • NoteExhaust very rusty

  18. Pass53,031 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,031 miles
    Test number
    888559152108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    186869951180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,423 miles (+1,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    425208351163
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass46,291 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,291 miles
    Test number
    193494370079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,133 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    591927479023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,042 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    664958458014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,660 miles (+891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    310020267012
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance but just within limits

  25. Pass40,769 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,769 miles
    Test number
    254731886053
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

Questions about T136 JGC

Does T136 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T136 JGC expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T136 JGC?
The MOT on T136 JGC expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T136 JGC done?
T136 JGC was recorded at 81,359 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 2,220 miles a year.
Has T136 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T136 JGC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T136 JGC 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 T136 JGC find?
T136 JGC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: underside under sealed.

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