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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T878 JGCMOT history

T878 JGC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,320 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 JGC was last recorded at 136,320 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,316 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,320 miles
  • 2025 – 130,606 miles
  • 2024 – 126,661 miles
  • 2023 – 124,530 miles
  • 2022 – 123,125 miles
  • 2021 – 122,546 miles
  • 2020 – 121,901 miles
  • 2019 – 121,208 miles
  • 2018 – 120,443 miles
  • 2017 – 119,579 miles
  • 2016 – 117,491 miles
  • 2015 – 115,803 miles
  • 2014 – 113,401 miles
  • 2013 – 109,817 miles
  • 2012 – 106,156 miles
  • 2011 – 101,000 miles
  • 2010 – 97,012 miles
  • 2009 – 90,197 miles
  • 2008 – 82,866 miles
  • 2007 – 72,174 miles
  • 2006 – 60,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,320 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened uppers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion appearing under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,320 miles (+4)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,320 miles
    Test number
    699973033056
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,316 miles (+5,710)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,316 miles
    Test number
    856809847823
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,606 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,606 miles
    Test number
    791384121677
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,604 miles (+3,943)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,604 miles
    Test number
    487412261740
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,661 miles (+2,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,661 miles
    Test number
    200338514642
    • AdvisoryCorrosion appearing underneath
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,530 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    637551808340
    • AdvisoryCorrosion appearing under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,485 miles (+1,360)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,485 miles
    Test number
    157899689424
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion appearing under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,125 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,125 miles
    Test number
    547482564355
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel
    • AdvisorySill and underneath has slight corrosion but not excessive

  9. Pass122,546 miles (+645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,546 miles
    Test number
    938897627232
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has slight travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion appearing underneath and also on sills

  10. Pass121,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    789092640504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,901 miles (+693)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    444637495297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass121,208 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,208 miles
    Test number
    664797277320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,207 miles (+764)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,207 miles
    Test number
    716671550909
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass120,443 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,443 miles
    Test number
    173546220095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,579 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,579 miles
    Test number
    277172272537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,491 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,491 miles
    Test number
    655094185236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,803 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,803 miles
    Test number
    155683665454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,401 miles (+3,584)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    475714774091
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and poor
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect underbody due to underseal

  19. Pass109,817 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,817 miles
    Test number
    186005273453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,156 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    255278062081
    • NoteCant fully inspect welding due to undershield and body sealant
    • NoteGeneral light corrosion to chassis / under body

  21. Fail106,155 miles (+5,155)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,155 miles
    Test number
    138383962050
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteGeneral light corrosion to chassis / under body

  22. Pass101,000 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    836323861022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,012 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    562918280065
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail96,967 miles (+6,770)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    204131680030
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass90,197 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,197 miles
    Test number
    500337879011
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres cutting out on inner edges worn close to legal limit

  26. Fail90,193 miles (+7,327)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    311016479044
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres cutting out on inner edges worn close to legal limit

  27. Pass82,866 miles (+10,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    243768358024
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass72,174 miles (+11,569)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,174 miles
    Test number
    604717257069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    754998356079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 JGC

Does T878 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 JGC is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 JGC?
The MOT on T878 JGC is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 JGC done?
T878 JGC was recorded at 136,320 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,777 miles a year.
Has T878 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 JGC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T878 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 T878 JGC find?
T878 JGC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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