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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S770 LGNMOT history

S770 LGN is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S770 LGN silver 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,272 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 LGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 LGN was last recorded at 144,272 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,746 miles · 10 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
4,526 miles
Average per year
5,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,272 miles
  • 2019 – 139,746 miles
  • 2018 – 133,172 miles
  • 2017 – 121,927 miles
  • 2016 – 113,289 miles
  • 2015 – 104,942 miles
  • 2014 – 95,455 miles
  • 2013 – 86,332 miles
  • 2012 – 78,797 miles
  • 2011 – 69,190 miles
  • 2010 – 63,824 miles
  • 2009 – 59,611 miles
  • 2008 – 55,072 miles
  • 2007 – 49,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,272 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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,272 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,272 miles
    Test number
    866713159521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,746 miles (+6,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,746 miles
    Test number
    421897120219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,172 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,172 miles
    Test number
    766767892310
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail133,161 miles (+11,234)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,161 miles
    Test number
    734693442602
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 195 45 14 (5.2.3 (k))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,927 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    141274970146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel at rear (5.2.6)

  6. Fail121,923 miles (+8,634)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,923 miles
    Test number
    855401387577
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At offside brake hose area (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill panel area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel at rear (5.2.6)

  7. Pass113,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,289 miles
    Test number
    261424508147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,289 miles (+8,347)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,289 miles
    Test number
    277907998350
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass104,942 miles (+9,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,942 miles
    Test number
    684076235038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass95,455 miles (+9,123)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    947555944297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBody corroded
    • NoteHeadlamps dim

  11. Pass86,332 miles (+7,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    195786443292
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass78,797 miles (+31)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    337442482197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pipe from union at o/s/r to n/s/r hose heavily corroded at union and difficult to inspect - just acceptable?
    • NoteOuter sills heavily undersealed and signs of filler at rear
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  13. Fail78,766 miles (+9,576)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    457855142159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play detected offside steering track arm

  14. Pass69,190 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    519404361177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,824 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    313398950140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,611 miles (+4,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    860354169147
    • NoteBoth outer body sills starting to corrode

  17. Pass55,072 miles (+5,633)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    710962658152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer body sill starting to corrrode

  18. Pass49,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    122815967146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S770 LGN

Does S770 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S770 LGN is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S770 LGN?
The MOT on S770 LGN is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S770 LGN done?
S770 LGN was recorded at 144,272 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,123 miles a year.
Has S770 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 LGN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S770 LGN 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 S770 LGN find?
S770 LGN passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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