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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T879 JGCMOT history

T879 JGC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,800 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 JGC was last recorded at 85,800 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,537 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
1,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,800 miles
  • 2025 – 85,537 miles
  • 2024 – 85,287 miles
  • 2023 – 85,108 miles
  • 2022 – 84,859 miles
  • 2021 – 84,414 miles
  • 2020 – 84,003 miles
  • 2019 – 83,668 miles
  • 2018 – 83,226 miles
  • 2017 – 82,956 miles
  • 2016 – 82,541 miles
  • 2015 – 82,215 miles
  • 2014 – 81,893 miles
  • 2013 – 81,219 miles
  • 2010 – 80,675 miles
  • 2009 – 80,638 miles
  • 2008 – 76,543 miles
  • 2007 – 64,718 miles
  • 2006 – 48,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,800 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,800 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    706524338772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,537 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    392876060348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,287 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    799880584578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,213 miles (+105)1 dangerous2 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    306762168566
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (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))

  5. Pass85,108 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    378147756631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,859 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    270906019369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,414 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,414 miles
    Test number
    307752048956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,003 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,003 miles
    Test number
    933682691463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,668 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,668 miles
    Test number
    916277314022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,226 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    327232635614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,956 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    260429564051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,541 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    353879324738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass82,215 miles (+322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    749587195144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass81,893 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    877323884163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,219 miles (+544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    748339293170
    • 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)

  16. Pass80,675 miles (+37)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    802644850117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

  17. Pass80,638 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    591571929147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail80,638 miles (+4,095)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    222660429128
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHand brake travel

  19. Pass76,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    483038168050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,543 miles (+11,825)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    742181568093
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system has signs of rust
    • NoteRear pads worn 50%

  21. Pass64,718 miles (+16,336)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    843463087030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    161071346418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,382 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    141271446455
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • NoteHandbrake long
    • NoteWear front and rear tyres 185/60/14

Questions about T879 JGC

Does T879 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T879 JGC is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T879 JGC?
The MOT on T879 JGC is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T879 JGC done?
T879 JGC was recorded at 85,800 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,837 miles a year.
Has T879 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 JGC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T879 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 T879 JGC find?
T879 JGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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