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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

X78 JGHMOT history

X78 JGH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 43,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

X78 JGH black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
43,992 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 JGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 JGH was last recorded at 43,992 miles on 7 May 2026, 825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,167 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
825 miles
Average per year
1,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,992 miles
  • 2025 – 43,167 miles
  • 2024 – 42,221 miles
  • 2023 – 40,863 miles
  • 2022 – 40,095 miles
  • 2021 – 38,808 miles
  • 2020 – 38,641 miles
  • 2019 – 37,128 miles
  • 2018 – 35,076 miles
  • 2017 – 32,701 miles
  • 2016 – 28,500 miles
  • 2015 – 23,607 miles
  • 2014 – 20,394 miles
  • 2013 – 20,324 miles
  • 2012 – 19,986 miles
  • 2011 – 19,276 miles
  • 2010 – 18,617 miles
  • 2009 – 18,056 miles
  • 2008 – 17,598 miles
  • 2007 – 17,055 miles
  • 2005 – 17,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,992 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderfloor suspension components generally corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward sections corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front /rear offside tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underfloor suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,992 miles
    Test number
    915964272175
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor suspension components generally corroded

  2. Fail43,992 miles (+825)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,992 miles
    Test number
    328539131591
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor suspension components generally corroded

  3. Pass43,167 miles (+946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    341544017122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward chassis box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor suspension components generally corroded

  4. Pass42,221 miles (+1,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,221 miles
    Test number
    257001857096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low efficiency
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor suspension components generally corroded

  5. Pass40,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    629851581896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front /rear offside tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor suspension components corroded

  6. Fail40,863 miles (+768)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    935900303451
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front /rear offside tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor suspension components corroded

  7. Pass40,095 miles (+1,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    237809719563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass38,808 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    38,808 miles
    Test number
    116995466379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,641 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    38,641 miles
    Test number
    712151211740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,637 miles (+1,509)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    787681934625
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass37,128 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    899044473732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    732768062656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,076 miles (+2,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    957166028813
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass32,701 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,701 miles
    Test number
    827882829899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,454 miles (+3,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    629917203742
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass28,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,500 miles
    Test number
    736273718093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,500 miles (+4,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,500 miles
    Test number
    538270126149
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass23,607 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,607 miles
    Test number
    729394115166
    • NoteAll four tyres perished on outer sidewall

  19. Fail23,607 miles (+3,213)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,607 miles
    Test number
    895374015112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished on outer sidewall

  20. Pass20,394 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,394 miles
    Test number
    276702914141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,324 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,324 miles
    Test number
    739903923186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,986 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,986 miles
    Test number
    499305112138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,276 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,276 miles
    Test number
    117757741013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,617 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,617 miles
    Test number
    421210660073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,056 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,056 miles
    Test number
    222790019181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,598 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,598 miles
    Test number
    800084018199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,055 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,055 miles
    Test number
    522291247040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    581342145342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 JGH

Does X78 JGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 JGH is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 JGH?
The MOT on X78 JGH is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 JGH done?
X78 JGH was recorded at 43,992 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,322 miles a year.
Has X78 JGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 JGH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X78 JGH 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 X78 JGH find?
X78 JGH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake master cylinder close to minimum mark; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section corroded; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing forward section corroded, and 1 more.

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