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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T149 JGCMOT history

T149 JGC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
74,116 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T149 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T149 JGC was last recorded at 74,116 miles on 21 May 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2018: 69,022 miles, lower than 84,648 miles on 15 Jul 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
73,876 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
3,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,116 miles
  • 2025 – 73,876 miles
  • 2023 – 73,261 miles
  • 2022 – 73,115 miles
  • 2019 – 72,161 miles
  • 2018 – 69,022 miles
  • 2017 – 84,648 miles
  • 2016 – 61,906 miles
  • 2015 – 58,563 miles
  • 2014 – 58,240 miles
  • 2013 – 54,353 miles
  • 2012 – 50,211 miles
  • 2011 – 43,597 miles
  • 2010 – 41,815 miles
  • 2009 – 35,207 miles
  • 2008 – 28,520 miles
  • 2007 – 20,366 miles
  • 2006 – 12,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,116 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,116 miles (+240)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    831439497419
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,876 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,876 miles
    Test number
    503791883442
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has a protective coating of wax. coating steering and suspension components

  3. Fail73,866 miles (+605)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    986866907353
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,261 miles (+10)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    384894934802
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail73,251 miles (+136)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    847150080267
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass73,115 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    227529116049
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail73,115 miles (+954)4 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    496334699748
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,161 miles
    Test number
    844547875439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,161 miles (+3,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,161 miles
    Test number
    479657394406
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,022 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    763513414479
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail69,022 miles (-15,626)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    241265885922
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,648 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    967409759507
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has lots of little chips but all under 10mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to get corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs getting very corroded
    • AdvisoryCar could do with a wax oil on the under side
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges getting very corroded

  13. Fail84,648 miles (+22,742)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    460246335395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has lots of little chips but all under 10mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to get corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs getting very corroded
    • AdvisoryCar could do with a wax oil on the under side
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges getting very corroded

  14. Pass61,906 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    387792488583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,905 miles (+3,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,905 miles
    Test number
    846569438445
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass58,563 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    136721695138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,240 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    295841274415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    616648993093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,351 miles (+4,140)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,351 miles
    Test number
    876018093062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass50,211 miles (+6,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    898924792031
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass43,597 miles (+1,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    119371691442
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass41,815 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,815 miles
    Test number
    464905080044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,207 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,207 miles
    Test number
    661245669030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,520 miles (+8,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    210545498015
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass20,366 miles (+7,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    762191467065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass12,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,795 miles
    Test number
    220359886001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T149 JGC

Does T149 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T149 JGC is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T149 JGC?
The MOT on T149 JGC is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T149 JGC done?
T149 JGC was recorded at 74,116 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,044 miles a year.
Has T149 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T149 JGC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T149 JGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T149 JGC find?
T149 JGC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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