
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass65,628 miles (+1,076)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 65,628 miles
- Test number
- 859734488572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,552 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,552 miles
- Test number
- 862827954742
- AdvisoryLight corrosion under body
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass55,303 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 55,303 miles
- Test number
- 362775120346
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass50,615 miles (+461)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,615 miles
- Test number
- 776091564195
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass50,154 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 50,154 miles
- Test number
- 208679793171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,411 miles (+2,121)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,411 miles
- Test number
- 127755382161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,290 miles (+924)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,290 miles
- Test number
- 127202981143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 46,366 miles
- Test number
- 241979180195
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass46,301 miles (+1,139)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 46,301 miles
- Test number
- 462841068236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,162 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,162 miles
- Test number
- 520601897224
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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