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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T97 JGCMOT history

T97 JGC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
94,540 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 JGC was last recorded at 94,540 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,539 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,540 miles
  • 2022 – 93,749 miles
  • 2019 – 90,868 miles
  • 2018 – 87,682 miles
  • 2017 – 83,940 miles
  • 2016 – 79,768 miles
  • 2015 – 77,798 miles
  • 2014 – 74,473 miles
  • 2013 – 67,063 miles
  • 2012 – 62,935 miles
  • 2011 – 60,416 miles
  • 2010 – 58,366 miles
  • 2009 – 53,322 miles
  • 2008 – 49,312 miles
  • 2007 – 45,595 miles
  • 2006 – 41,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,540 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,540 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    170160768497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,539 miles (+790)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    762738761049
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,749 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    432258657839
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded

  4. Pass90,868 miles (+3,186)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    937964869263
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requirements only just met adjustment advised
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

  5. Pass87,682 miles (+3,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    467427640552
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

  6. Pass83,940 miles (+4,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    959531177085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass79,768 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,768 miles
    Test number
    978603602539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    915592335149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,798 miles (+3,325)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    465251735172
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass74,473 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,473 miles
    Test number
    976567704184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,063 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    188632103141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,935 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,935 miles
    Test number
    217192412126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,416 miles
    Test number
    348959201126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,416 miles (+2,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,416 miles
    Test number
    279502201491
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass58,366 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    730039790044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,322 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    810438199078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass49,312 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    753782608141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,595 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    702073507133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    290622306150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 JGC

Does T97 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 JGC expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 JGC?
The MOT on T97 JGC expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 JGC done?
T97 JGC was recorded at 94,540 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 2,912 miles a year.
Has T97 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 JGC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T97 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 T97 JGC find?
T97 JGC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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