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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S102 BGHMOT history

S102 BGH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

S102 BGH red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
79,743 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S102 BGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S102 BGH was last recorded at 79,743 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2009: 9,089 miles, lower than 56,667 miles on 1 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,873 miles · 4 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
870 miles
Average per year
1,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,743 miles
  • 2021 – 78,873 miles
  • 2016 – 78,548 miles
  • 2015 – 78,490 miles
  • 2014 – 76,665 miles
  • 2013 – 76,369 miles
  • 2012 – 76,187 miles
  • 2011 – 66,486 miles
  • 2010 – 63,808 miles
  • 2009 – 59,733 miles
  • 2008 – 56,667 miles
  • 2007 – 53,613 miles
  • 2006 – 50,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,743 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,743 miles (+870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    491752928249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,873 miles (+325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,873 miles
    Test number
    931581901454
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,548 miles
    Test number
    114159526019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,548 miles (+58)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,548 miles
    Test number
    175110394067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  5. Pass78,490 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    638750755167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,665 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    227745934436
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass76,369 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    497509153124
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail76,355 miles (+168)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    666668153148
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass76,187 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    458743842115
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront suspension arms rusty and shailing
    • NoteHigh initial emission readings and smoke volume which settled during full emissions test
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge and feathering

  10. Fail76,187 miles (+9,701)7 failures1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    607809132125
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront suspension arms rusty and shailing
    • NoteHigh initial emission readings and smoke volume which settled during full emissions test
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge and feathering

  11. Pass66,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    186694461162
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail66,486 miles (+2,678)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    817224361194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass63,808 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    650904780188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,733 miles (+50,644)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    504086019221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall damaged

  15. Pass9,089 miles (-47,578)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,089 miles
    Test number
    392664979175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall damaged

  16. Pass56,667 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,667 miles
    Test number
    323623188136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,613 miles (+3,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,613 miles
    Test number
    972978127286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,487 miles
    Test number
    490677016237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S102 BGH

Does S102 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S102 BGH expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S102 BGH?
The MOT on S102 BGH expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S102 BGH done?
S102 BGH was recorded at 79,743 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 1,792 miles a year.
Has S102 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S102 BGH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on S102 BGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S102 BGH find?
S102 BGH passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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