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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T788 JGFMOT history

T788 JGF is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,511 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 JGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 JGF was last recorded at 89,511 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2009: 1,200 miles, lower than 37,736 miles on 9 Nov 2007.

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
85,952 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,559 miles
Average per year
2,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,511 miles
  • 2025 – 85,952 miles
  • 2024 – 82,959 miles
  • 2023 – 80,770 miles
  • 2022 – 78,762 miles
  • 2021 – 76,453 miles
  • 2020 – 73,543 miles
  • 2019 – 70,785 miles
  • 2018 – 65,934 miles
  • 2017 – 62,506 miles
  • 2016 – 60,409 miles
  • 2014 – 55,138 miles
  • 2013 – 51,807 miles
  • 2012 – 51,082 miles
  • 2011 – 48,312 miles
  • 2010 – 44,681 miles
  • 2009 – 41,199 miles
  • 2007 – 37,736 miles
  • 2006 – 31,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,511 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,511 miles (+3,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    748243242482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,952 miles (+2,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,952 miles
    Test number
    294849905499
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOS & NS FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED [inner wing}
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,959 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    100308579649
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,959 miles (+2,189)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    323464263232
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    273788932829
    • AdvisoryOS & NS RAER CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED.

  6. Fail80,770 miles (+7)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    720616259244
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOS & NS RAER CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED.

  7. Fail80,763 miles (+2,001)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    454805595106
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL, (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS TOO NS REAR PIPE, [CENTRE] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOS & NS REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED.

  8. Pass78,762 miles (+2,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    116499981439
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,453 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,453 miles
    Test number
    711325970045
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,543 miles (+2,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    973738749036
    • AdvisoryOs & ns outer sills corroded.

  11. Pass70,785 miles (+4,851)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,785 miles
    Test number
    178456351718
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  12. Pass65,934 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    222848373188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,506 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,506 miles
    Test number
    253841767737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,409 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,409 miles
    Test number
    835462369822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,138 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,138 miles
    Test number
    989286944232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,136 miles (+3,329)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    806665944226
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside front brake slight bind

  17. Pass51,807 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    158309943202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,082 miles (+2,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    735772832183
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted

  19. Pass48,312 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    665953581093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,681 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,681 miles
    Test number
    251463780044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,199 miles (+39,999)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,199 miles
    Test number
    603163879038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail1,200 miles (-36,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,200 miles
    Test number
    404212579019
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass37,736 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,736 miles
    Test number
    941273817356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,189 miles
    Test number
    712832406173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,189 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,189 miles
    Test number
    971791806169
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about T788 JGF

Does T788 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 JGF is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 JGF?
The MOT on T788 JGF is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 JGF done?
T788 JGF was recorded at 89,511 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
Has T788 JGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 JGF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T788 JGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T788 JGF find?
T788 JGF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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