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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H932 BGNMOT history

H932 BGN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 210,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

H932 BGN blue 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 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
210,685 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H932 BGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
14 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H932 BGN was last recorded at 210,685 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,685 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,685 miles
  • 2025 – 207,891 miles
  • 2024 – 204,523 miles
  • 2023 – 200,621 miles
  • 2022 – 197,980 miles
  • 2021 – 195,892 miles
  • 2018 – 189,790 miles
  • 2016 – 183,460 miles
  • 2015 – 177,838 miles
  • 2014 – 164,580 miles
  • 2013 – 152,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,685 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/S/F tyre cracked and perished - Worn on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    210,685 miles
    Test number
    643805718701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,685 miles (+2,794)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,685 miles
    Test number
    703072247332
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing BALL JOINT (5.3.6 (b))
  3. Pass207,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    207,891 miles
    Test number
    157672894034
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail207,891 miles (+3,368)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,891 miles
    Test number
    582411489147
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass204,523 miles (+3,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,523 miles
    Test number
    766925593695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass200,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    200,621 miles
    Test number
    823640690060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail200,621 miles (+2,641)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,621 miles
    Test number
    397994999675
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass197,980 miles (+2,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    197,980 miles
    Test number
    937048250303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass195,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    195,892 miles
    Test number
    841999573593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail195,892 miles2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,892 miles
    Test number
    246017098331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail193,891 km6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,891 km
    Test number
    221075017263
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  12. Pass189,790 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    189,790 miles
    Test number
    749712374567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion but not within a perscribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  13. Fail189,769 km (+9)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,769 km
    Test number
    329384244782
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When switched on, all brake lights come on (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre cracked and perished - Worn on inner
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre cracked and perished - Bald on inner edge, Very strong advise
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre cracked and perished - Bald on inner strong advise
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre cracked and perished - Worn on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just met minimum requirements (3.7.B.6b)
  14. Fail189,760 km9 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,760 km
    Test number
    578147750037
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre cracked and perished - Worn on inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass183,460 miles (+5,622)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    183,460 miles
    Test number
    952702880021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake draging slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and very badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass177,838 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    177,838 miles
    Test number
    707327165107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear inner sills corroded
    • NoteTyres low on edges
  17. Fail177,838 miles (+13,258)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,838 miles
    Test number
    728817265161
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear inner sills corroded
    • NoteTyres low on edges
  18. Pass164,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    164,580 miles
    Test number
    397978064164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail164,580 km (+11,792)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,580 km
    Test number
    159984264176
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass152,788 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    152,788 km
    Test number
    248750373168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront suspension joints boots are perished
  21. Fail152,788 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,788 miles
    Test number
    546240273117
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront suspension joints boots are perished

Questions about H932 BGN

Does H932 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H932 BGN is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on H932 BGN?
The MOT on H932 BGN is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H932 BGN done?
H932 BGN was recorded at 210,685 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,385 miles a year.
Has H932 BGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H932 BGN has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on H932 BGN 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 H932 BGN find?
H932 BGN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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