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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T142 JGCMOT history

T142 JGC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,631 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 JGC was last recorded at 76,631 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,549 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,082 miles
Average per year
2,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,631 miles
  • 2025 – 75,549 miles
  • 2024 – 73,733 miles
  • 2023 – 72,545 miles
  • 2022 – 71,922 miles
  • 2019 – 70,700 miles
  • 2017 – 69,906 miles
  • 2016 – 68,569 miles
  • 2015 – 67,445 miles
  • 2014 – 65,425 miles
  • 2013 – 63,732 miles
  • 2012 – 58,802 miles
  • 2011 – 55,098 miles
  • 2010 – 51,509 miles
  • 2009 – 47,509 miles
  • 2007 – 38,538 miles
  • 2006 – 33,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,631 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front and rear lower suspension arms corroding..

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,631 miles (+1,082)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    389365255530
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,549 miles (+1,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    995354140037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,733 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,733 miles
    Test number
    687263434139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail73,733 miles (+1,188)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,733 miles
    Test number
    504188735665
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass72,545 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    233767536172
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail72,530 miles (+608)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    309700092934
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,922 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    854210173010
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail71,922 miles (+1,222)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    900105996429
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,700 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    459321205964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail70,700 miles (+794)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    371681882776
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,906 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,906 miles
    Test number
    739728326609
    • AdvisoryFront and rear lower suspension arms corroding..

  12. Pass68,569 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,569 miles
    Test number
    209698893453
    • AdvisoryFront and rear lower suspension arms corroding..

  13. Fail68,536 miles (+1,091)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    757151120085
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear lower suspension arms corroding..

  14. Pass67,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    381682078379
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail67,445 miles (+2,020)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    987140998623
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass65,425 miles (+1,693)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,425 miles
    Test number
    928373234245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

  17. Pass63,732 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    318098523496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,802 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    345823922486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,098 miles (+3,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    347374631215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,509 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    922001020286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,509 miles (+8,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,509 miles
    Test number
    380938539406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,538 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,538 miles
    Test number
    654747447239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,728 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    172956056212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    764653286092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T142 JGC

Does T142 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T142 JGC is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T142 JGC?
The MOT on T142 JGC is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T142 JGC done?
T142 JGC was recorded at 76,631 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,144 miles a year.
Has T142 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 JGC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T142 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 T142 JGC find?
T142 JGC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking/perishing.

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