
Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S765 BGHMOT history
S765 BGH is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,282 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 84,282 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,388 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S765 BGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S765 BGH was last recorded at 84,282 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 1,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 82,731 miles · 18 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,551 miles
- Average per year
- 1,388 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 84,282 miles
- 2021 – 82,731 miles
- 2020 – 82,057 miles
- 2019 – 81,049 miles
- 2018 – 80,002 miles
- 2016 – 79,701 miles
- 2015 – 79,224 miles
- 2014 – 77,781 miles
- 2013 – 76,760 miles
- 2012 – 74,950 miles
- 2011 – 73,640 miles
- 2009 – 72,085 miles
- 2008 – 69,745 miles
- 2007 – 64,845 miles
- 2006 – 62,642 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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 84,282 miles
- Test number
- 222905053510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,282 miles (+1,551)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,282 miles
- Test number
- 429320069506
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass82,731 miles (+674)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,731 miles
- Test number
- 739745997428
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,057 miles (+1,008)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 82,057 miles
- Test number
- 601649068585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,049 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 81,049 miles
- Test number
- 518607306611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,049 miles (+1,047)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,049 miles
- Test number
- 909876795864
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass80,002 miles (+301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,002 miles
- Test number
- 767453001940
- AdvisorySlight leak from clutch slave cylinder
- AdvisorySubstantial surface corrosion on most suspension components but no apparent loss of strength
Pass79,701 miles (+477)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,701 miles
- Test number
- 598180062047
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass79,224 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,224 miles
- Test number
- 555784385099
- NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded
Fail79,224 miles (+1,443)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,224 miles
- Test number
- 527732185088
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded
Fail77,781 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,781 miles
- Test number
- 115459154485
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteLight corrosion to underside of vehicle in general
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
- NoteRear exhaust joint corroded
- NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre
Pass77,781 miles (+1,021)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,781 miles
- Test number
- 848699954048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteLight corrosion to underside of vehicle in general
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
- NoteRear exhaust joint corroded
- NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre
Pass76,760 miles (+1,810)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,760 miles
- Test number
- 336211183024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCenter/rear exhaust joint starting to deteriorate
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
- NoteSlight damage to side wall of offside front tyre
Pass74,950 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,950 miles
- Test number
- 248379432004
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCenter/rear exhaust joint starting to corrode
Fail74,950 miles (+1,310)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,950 miles
- Test number
- 428227032068
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCenter/rear exhaust joint starting to corrode
- NoteNearside front brake pads getting low
Pass73,640 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,640 miles
- Test number
- 175543561023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,640 miles (+1,555)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,640 miles
- Test number
- 106232061421
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,085 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 72,085 miles
- Test number
- 180892289171
- NoteCut on o/s/f tyre no cords showing
Fail72,085 miles (+2,340)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,085 miles
- Test number
- 201902189107
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteCut on o/s/f tyre no cords showing
Fail69,745 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,745 miles
- Test number
- 210145288418
- Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass69,745 miles (+4,900)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 69,745 miles
- Test number
- 941065688171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,845 miles (+2,203)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 64,845 miles
- Test number
- 753745137145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 62,642 miles
- Test number
- 623236966120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,642 miles1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,642 miles
- Test number
- 313566866116
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about S765 BGH
- Does S765 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S765 BGH expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S765 BGH?
- The MOT on S765 BGH expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S765 BGH done?
- S765 BGH was recorded at 84,282 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 1,388 miles a year.
- Has S765 BGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S765 BGH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on S765 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 S765 BGH find?
- S765 BGH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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