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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T761 JGFMOT history

T761 JGF is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
153,208 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T761 JGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T761 JGF was last recorded at 153,208 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 8,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,124 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,084 miles
Average per year
6,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,208 miles
  • 2023 – 145,124 miles
  • 2022 – 138,043 miles
  • 2021 – 131,076 miles
  • 2020 – 131,056 miles
  • 2019 – 105,632 miles
  • 2018 – 104,624 miles
  • 2017 – 101,300 miles
  • 2016 – 95,162 miles
  • 2015 – 89,108 miles
  • 2014 – 82,834 miles
  • 2013 – 76,218 miles
  • 2012 – 70,986 miles
  • 2011 – 65,854 miles
  • 2010 – 61,198 miles
  • 2009 – 54,890 miles
  • 2008 – 47,988 miles
  • 2007 – 42,850 miles
  • 2006 – 36,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,208 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,208 miles (+8,084)12 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,208 miles
    Test number
    361884824910
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass145,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    924714367546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,124 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    438308595283
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail145,124 miles (+7,081)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    979442512274
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt installation lower anchorage's less than 320mm apart sill/ floor section holed (10.1 (k))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass138,043 miles (+6,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    368396414961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,076 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,076 miles
    Test number
    197873380217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail131,056 miles (+25,424)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    719763197776
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    642177212101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,632 miles (+1)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    434957162023
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail105,631 miles (+1,007)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    507586868207
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass104,624 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,624 miles
    Test number
    532083792937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,621 miles (+3,321)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    723014419517
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

  13. Pass101,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,300 miles
    Test number
    765291782016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,300 miles (+6,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,300 miles
    Test number
    907740064340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass95,162 miles (+6,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,162 miles
    Test number
    478026949829
    • AdvisoryExhaust detiorated

  16. Pass89,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,108 miles
    Test number
    426389675028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail89,108 miles (+6,274)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,108 miles
    Test number
    836539375098
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    735081574008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,834 miles (+6,616)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    465631074082
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass76,218 miles (+5,232)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    225588873028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass70,986 miles (+5,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    589791382073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,854 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    388796271098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,198 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,198 miles
    Test number
    113492170435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,890 miles (+6,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,890 miles
    Test number
    390682679066
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Pass47,988 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    244697568078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,850 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,850 miles
    Test number
    880629177099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,529 miles
    Test number
    323150686075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T761 JGF

Does T761 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T761 JGF expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T761 JGF?
The MOT on T761 JGF expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T761 JGF done?
T761 JGF was recorded at 153,208 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 6,543 miles a year.
Has T761 JGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T761 JGF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T761 JGF 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 T761 JGF find?
T761 JGF failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 20 more.

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