Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
T989 JGCMOT history
T989 JGC is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 78,237 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T989 JGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T989 JGC was last recorded at 78,237 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,235 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,237 miles
- 2024 – 76,405 miles
- 2023 – 74,933 miles
- 2022 – 72,086 miles
- 2021 – 69,818 miles
- 2020 – 68,515 miles
- 2019 – 63,007 miles
- 2018 – 59,792 miles
- 2017 – 56,855 miles
- 2016 – 53,886 miles
- 2015 – 52,352 miles
- 2014 – 48,712 miles
- 2013 – 46,689 miles
- 2012 – 44,584 miles
- 2011 – 42,519 miles
- 2010 – 40,842 miles
- 2009 – 38,353 miles
- 2008 – 35,645 miles
- 2007 – 33,312 miles
- 2006 – 30,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,237 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN.s.f front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis railRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryO.s.r integral structure is corroded but integral rigidity is not significanty reduced inner sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,237 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 78,237 miles
- Test number
- 653842027971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN.s.f front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail
- AdvisoryO.s.r integral structure is corroded but integral rigidity is not significanty reduced inner sill
Fail78,235 miles (+1,830)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,235 miles
- Test number
- 981143172156
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN.s.f front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail
- AdvisoryO.s.r integral structure is corroded but integral rigidity is not significanty reduced inner sill
Pass76,405 miles (+50)7 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 76,405 miles
- Test number
- 769196942531
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,355 miles (+1,422)4 major7 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,355 miles
- Test number
- 951470699055
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative All lamps not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,933 miles (+2,847)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 74,933 miles
- Test number
- 887617586655
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass72,086 miles (+801)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 72,086 miles
- Test number
- 607603012207
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fail71,285 miles (+1,467)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,285 miles
- Test number
- 955725586785
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,818 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,818 miles
- Test number
- 285289221649
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,818 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,818 miles
- Test number
- 327774099011
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,818 miles (+1,303)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,818 miles
- Test number
- 915902855213
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,515 miles (+5,508)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,515 miles
- Test number
- 985180166781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,007 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 63,007 miles
- Test number
- 585964649970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,006 miles (+3,214)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,006 miles
- Test number
- 545454402715
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass59,792 miles (+2,937)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 59,792 miles
- Test number
- 553257153532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,855 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 56,855 miles
- Test number
- 536522096880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,886 miles (+1,534)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 53,886 miles
- Test number
- 667261401702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,352 miles (+3,640)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 52,352 miles
- Test number
- 108328855462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,712 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 48,712 miles
- Test number
- 416425044031
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail46,689 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,689 miles
- Test number
- 187809043082
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass46,689 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,689 miles
- Test number
- 277599943027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 44,584 miles
- Test number
- 169848742472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,584 miles (+2,065)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,584 miles
- Test number
- 185348442070
- FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Pass42,519 miles (+1,677)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 42,519 miles
- Test number
- 476658341059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,842 miles (+2,489)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 40,842 miles
- Test number
- 712256650093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,353 miles (+2,708)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 38,353 miles
- Test number
- 594396659051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,645 miles (+2,333)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 35,645 miles
- Test number
- 143089558029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,312 miles (+2,594)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 33,312 miles
- Test number
- 100338357451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 30,718 miles
- Test number
- 441868056059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T989 JGC
- Does T989 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T989 JGC expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T989 JGC?
- The MOT on T989 JGC expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T989 JGC done?
- T989 JGC was recorded at 78,237 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 2,466 miles a year.
- Has T989 JGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T989 JGC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T989 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 T989 JGC find?
- T989 JGC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; n.s.f front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail, and 1 more.
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