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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T146 JGCMOT history

T146 JGC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2022 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2022
Mileage
72,455 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T146 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T146 JGC was last recorded at 72,455 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,521 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
2,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,455 miles
  • 2021 – 71,521 miles
  • 2020 – 70,578 miles
  • 2019 – 65,371 miles
  • 2016 – 65,170 miles
  • 2015 – 63,686 miles
  • 2014 – 61,715 miles
  • 2013 – 59,404 miles
  • 2012 – 56,996 miles
  • 2011 – 48,395 miles
  • 2010 – 41,916 miles
  • 2009 – 36,145 miles
  • 2008 – 33,568 miles
  • 2007 – 29,325 miles
  • 2006 – 26,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,455 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail72,455 miles (+934)10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    287647566834
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    651177468357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded .. including inner and out sills

  3. Fail71,521 miles (+943)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    323591107111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded .. including inner and out sills

  4. Pass70,578 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    177915862242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,544 miles (+5,173)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,544 miles
    Test number
    329175940956
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass65,371 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    809702877884
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Fail65,369 miles (+199)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    611528202924
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass65,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    984986228734
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail65,170 miles (+1,484)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    785763048471
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  10. Pass63,686 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    166733485012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear diff offside output seal leaking

  11. Fail63,686 miles (+1,971)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    896500985051
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear diff offside output seal leaking

  12. Pass61,715 miles (+2,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,715 miles
    Test number
    898314774032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass59,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    619405583025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,404 miles (+2,408)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    595954883002
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass56,996 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    786450592093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,993 miles (+8,598)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    439009882036
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass48,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    609891991019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,395 miles (+6,479)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    667960691040
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension arms corroded
    • NoteN/s rear inner + outer sill panels corroded
    • NoteO/s rear inner sill slightly corroded

  19. Pass41,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    190671190400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,916 miles (+5,771)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    183970990082
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear floors and inner sills corroded

  21. Pass36,145 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,145 miles
    Test number
    672546989033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,568 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,568 miles
    Test number
    962926888048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,325 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,325 miles
    Test number
    131267187088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    490791086015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T146 JGC

Does T146 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T146 JGC expired on 8 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T146 JGC?
The MOT on T146 JGC expired on 8 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T146 JGC done?
T146 JGC was recorded at 72,455 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 2,628 miles a year.
Has T146 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T146 JGC has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T146 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 T146 JGC find?
T146 JGC failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 10 major defects and 9 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill, and 16 more.

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