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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T408 JGSMOT history

T408 JGS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 1,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
1,143 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T408 JGS
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T408 JGS was last recorded at 1,143 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2014: 9,392 miles, lower than 79,800 miles on 26 Jul 2012.
  • 8 May 2018: 9,392 miles, lower than 109,392 miles on 18 May 2017.
  • 4 May 2020: 807 miles, lower than 9,392 miles on 14 May 2018.

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
839 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 1,143 miles
  • 2021 – 839 miles
  • 2020 – 807 miles
  • 2018 – 9,392 miles
  • 2017 – 109,392 miles
  • 2015 – 109,392 miles
  • 2014 – 9,392 miles
  • 2012 – 79,800 miles
  • 2011 – 69,484 miles
  • 2010 – 52,571 miles
  • 2009 – 38,439 miles
  • 2008 – 27,267 miles
  • 2007 – 26,622 miles
  • 2006 – 24,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,143 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,143 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    1,143 miles
    Test number
    876539338105
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass839 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    839 miles
    Test number
    438750986886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass807 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    807 miles
    Test number
    292409089078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    413212519172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass9,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    9,392 miles
    Test number
    859813900504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail9,392 miles (-100,000)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,392 miles
    Test number
    789545335553
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass109,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,392 miles
    Test number
    515294861722
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass109,392 miles (+100,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,392 miles
    Test number
    959627345107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    9,392 miles
    Test number
    765803754193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail9,392 miles (-70,408)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,392 miles
    Test number
    949013154174
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass79,800 miles (+10,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,800 miles
    Test number
    729038402247
    • NoteAdv on both rear brake disc corroed

  12. Pass69,484 miles (+99)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    477738381134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear discs pitted and scored.

  13. Fail69,385 miles (+16,814)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,385 miles
    Test number
    626841881130
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear discs pitted and scored.

  14. Pass52,571 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    814985360198
    • NoteAdv on n/s/f tyre below 1.6m on both edges
    • NoteAdv on o/s/f tyre below 1.6m on both edges

  15. Fail52,571 miles (+14,132)5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    954915060108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdv on n/s/f tyre below 1.6m on both edges
    • NoteAdv on o/s/f tyre below 1.6m on both edges

  16. Pass38,439 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    314312389189
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail38,439 miles (+11,172)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    872642289141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass27,267 miles (+645)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,267 miles
    Test number
    951207688198
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

  19. Pass26,622 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,622 miles
    Test number
    862980797077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass24,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,992 miles
    Test number
    152221996027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T408 JGS

Does T408 JGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T408 JGS expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T408 JGS?
The MOT on T408 JGS expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T408 JGS done?
T408 JGS was recorded at 1,143 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022.
Has T408 JGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T408 JGS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T408 JGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 2 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T408 JGS find?
T408 JGS passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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