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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T91 JGCMOT history

T91 JGC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
112,374 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T91 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T91 JGC was last recorded at 112,374 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,374 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,374 miles
  • 2024 – 109,575 miles
  • 2022 – 106,806 miles
  • 2019 – 106,526 miles
  • 2018 – 104,592 miles
  • 2015 – 81,943 miles
  • 2014 – 81,641 miles
  • 2013 – 80,808 miles
  • 2012 – 78,211 miles
  • 2011 – 72,178 miles
  • 2010 – 66,194 miles
  • 2009 – 59,954 miles
  • 2008 – 47,779 miles
  • 2007 – 39,673 miles
  • 2006 – 38,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,374 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across front of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,374 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,374 miles
    Test number
    559394999855
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across front of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail112,374 miles (+2,799)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,374 miles
    Test number
    153881837947
    • MajorCentral Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,575 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,575 miles
    Test number
    681539041557
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail109,572 miles (+2,766)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    889259321782
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn under 1.6mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass106,806 miles (+280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,806 miles
    Test number
    426949153618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspention components and under side heavily corroded

  6. Pass106,526 miles (+1,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,526 miles
    Test number
    753072114671
    • AdvisoryN/s/r innere sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

  7. Pass104,592 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,592 miles
    Test number
    591710120507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,548 miles (+22,605)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    193049553474
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass81,943 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,943 miles
    Test number
    967279665120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,641 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    299895064165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,808 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,808 miles
    Test number
    385084423063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,211 miles
    Test number
    979067812009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,211 miles (+6,033)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,211 miles
    Test number
    857646012003
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  14. Fail72,178 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    399946601014
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust weak

  15. Pass72,178 miles (+5,984)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    568646601075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust weak

  16. Pass66,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    222507120036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail66,194 miles (+6,240)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    971294410072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass59,954 miles (+12,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    401555119016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass47,779 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    240407218077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    573743107007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,673 miles (+1,531)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    440263607088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass38,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    704614496029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T91 JGC

Does T91 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T91 JGC expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T91 JGC?
The MOT on T91 JGC expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T91 JGC done?
T91 JGC was recorded at 112,374 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
Has T91 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T91 JGC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T91 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 T91 JGC find?
T91 JGC failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; coolant leak, and 3 more.

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