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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T140 JGCMOT history

T140 JGC is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
110,282 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 JGC was last recorded at 110,282 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2018: 85,913 miles, lower than 85,967 miles on 1 Apr 2017.

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
110,281 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,282 miles
  • 2024 – 100,625 miles
  • 2023 – 92,333 miles
  • 2022 – 87,680 miles
  • 2021 – 86,263 miles
  • 2020 – 86,235 miles
  • 2018 – 85,915 miles
  • 2017 – 85,967 miles
  • 2016 – 85,867 miles
  • 2014 – 84,798 miles
  • 2013 – 81,556 miles
  • 2012 – 79,991 miles
  • 2010 – 78,153 miles
  • 2009 – 75,162 miles
  • 2008 – 57,832 miles
  • 2007 – 51,943 miles
  • 2006 – 50,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,282 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder side corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,282 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,282 miles
    Test number
    951385350575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  2. Fail110,281 miles (+9,656)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    713851119709
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  3. Pass100,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    529094652509
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.

  4. Fail100,625 miles (+8,292)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    194882125950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.

  5. Pass92,333 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,333 miles
    Test number
    988939563666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,680 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    514784031980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail87,640 miles (+1,377)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    110453961455
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,263 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,263 miles
    Test number
    912866337630
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,235 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    701143517962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail86,235 miles (+320)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    622522007907
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,915 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    272699141313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail85,913 miles (-54)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    648188370670
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass85,967 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    745249835283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,867 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    195990638060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    208146874231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail84,798 miles (+3,242)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    159541874246
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass81,556 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    456197483131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass79,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,991 miles
    Test number
    269263002189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,991 miles (+1,838)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,991 miles
    Test number
    879864992093
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass78,153 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    550432770290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    442042309297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,162 miles (+17,330)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,162 miles
    Test number
    781722999107
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,832 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,832 miles
    Test number
    813433598196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,943 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    484756287108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,499 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    363992297028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    604728996050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T140 JGC

Does T140 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 JGC expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 JGC?
The MOT on T140 JGC expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 JGC done?
T140 JGC was recorded at 110,282 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 3,153 miles a year.
Has T140 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 JGC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T140 JGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T140 JGC find?
T140 JGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; offside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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