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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S736 BGHMOT history

S736 BGH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

S736 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
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
103,267 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 BGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 BGH was last recorded at 103,267 miles on 4 May 2026, 1,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,894 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,373 miles
Average per year
3,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,267 miles
  • 2025 – 101,894 miles
  • 2024 – 97,968 miles
  • 2023 – 91,397 miles
  • 2022 – 88,234 miles
  • 2021 – 84,243 miles
  • 2019 – 78,225 miles
  • 2018 – 77,288 miles
  • 2017 – 74,745 miles
  • 2016 – 72,708 miles
  • 2015 – 70,673 miles
  • 2014 – 69,102 miles
  • 2013 – 66,563 miles
  • 2012 – 62,601 miles
  • 2011 – 58,528 miles
  • 2010 – 52,889 miles
  • 2009 – 49,659 miles
  • 2007 – 38,100 miles
  • 2006 – 36,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,267 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,267 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    344700164180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,894 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,894 miles
    Test number
    425690977427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,845 miles (+3,877)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,845 miles
    Test number
    657437674355
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and back (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass97,968 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    221096145879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,864 miles (+6,467)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,864 miles
    Test number
    373720994516
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  6. Pass91,397 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,397 miles
    Test number
    577281795162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,295 miles (+3,061)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    191873188451
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass88,234 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,234 miles
    Test number
    788465102995
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,214 miles (+3,971)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,214 miles
    Test number
    249118313062
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,243 miles (+6,018)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    805659336683
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,225 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    496169063631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    596718993678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,288 miles (+2,543)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    842570139377
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass74,745 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,745 miles
    Test number
    163367847498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    650061681007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,708 miles (+2,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    548187660463
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass70,673 miles (+1,571)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    837052735141
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth outer sill panels have started to corrode towards the rear

  18. Pass69,102 miles (+2,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    108894834124
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,563 miles (+3,962)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    819335033199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth sill panels corroding
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside edge and perishing

  20. Pass62,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    316531532182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Fail62,601 miles (+4,073)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    737531632171
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass58,528 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,528 miles
    Test number
    706388331106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,473 miles (+5,584)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    745681031142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass52,889 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    424246510134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,659 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    923573289011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,100 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    944888347269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    144078506252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S736 BGH

Does S736 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S736 BGH is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S736 BGH?
The MOT on S736 BGH is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S736 BGH done?
S736 BGH was recorded at 103,267 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 3,395 miles a year.
Has S736 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 BGH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S736 BGH 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 S736 BGH find?
S736 BGH passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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