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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S749 BGHMOT history

S749 BGH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

S749 BGH silver 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 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
65,628 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 BGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 BGH was last recorded at 65,628 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 1,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,552 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,076 miles
Average per year
1,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,628 miles
  • 2022 – 64,552 miles
  • 2021 – 61,017 miles
  • 2019 – 59,342 miles
  • 2018 – 58,801 miles
  • 2017 – 56,425 miles
  • 2016 – 55,303 miles
  • 2015 – 54,412 miles
  • 2014 – 50,615 miles
  • 2013 – 50,154 miles
  • 2012 – 49,411 miles
  • 2011 – 47,290 miles
  • 2010 – 46,366 miles
  • 2008 – 46,301 miles
  • 2007 – 45,162 miles
  • 2006 – 43,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,628 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,628 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    859734488572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,552 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,552 miles
    Test number
    862827954742
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion under body
  3. Pass61,017 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    267955732815
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass59,342 miles (+541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,342 miles
    Test number
    946334016804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass58,801 miles (+2,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    582838264295
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass56,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    412570718663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail56,425 miles (+1,122)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    457279375102
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass55,303 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    362775120346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,301 miles (+889)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    146684660258
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass54,412 miles (+3,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    229745295412
    • NoteSlight binding o/s front brake
  11. Fail50,615 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    739771464163
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
  12. Pass50,615 miles (+461)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    776091564195
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
  13. Pass50,154 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,154 miles
    Test number
    208679793171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,411 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    127755382161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,290 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    127202981143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    241979180195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,366 miles (+65)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    810838080132
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  18. Pass46,301 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    462841068236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,162 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,162 miles
    Test number
    520601897224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,138 miles (+1,191)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,138 miles
    Test number
    390843387467
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass43,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    693644326278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S749 BGH

Does S749 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 BGH expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 BGH?
The MOT on S749 BGH expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 BGH done?
S749 BGH was recorded at 65,628 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 1,315 miles a year.
Has S749 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 BGH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S749 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 S749 BGH find?
S749 BGH passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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