
Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc
S775 BGHMOT history
S775 BGH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 73,645 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S775 BGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S775 BGH was last recorded at 73,645 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 73,610 miles · 12 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 2,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 73,645 miles
- 2021 – 72,422 miles
- 2020 – 72,328 miles
- 2019 – 71,401 miles
- 2018 – 70,744 miles
- 2017 – 69,165 miles
- 2016 – 66,456 miles
- 2015 – 65,236 miles
- 2014 – 64,098 miles
- 2013 – 61,630 miles
- 2012 – 51,809 miles
- 2011 – 49,659 miles
- 2010 – 46,843 miles
- 2009 – 43,733 miles
- 2008 – 39,599 miles
- 2007 – 36,291 miles
- 2006 – 32,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,645 miles (+35)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,645 miles
- Test number
- 590920854550
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail73,610 miles (+1,188)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,610 miles
- Test number
- 971396419553
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass72,422 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 72,422 miles
- Test number
- 943947764050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,328 miles (+927)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 72,328 miles
- Test number
- 397959182889
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass71,401 miles (+657)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 71,401 miles
- Test number
- 959898894737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,744 miles (+1,579)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,744 miles
- Test number
- 833397854950
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass69,165 miles (+2,709)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,165 miles
- Test number
- 948747148031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,456 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,456 miles
- Test number
- 371843389581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,236 miles (+1,138)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 65,236 miles
- Test number
- 627893155147
- NoteN/s h/brake effort slightly low
Pass64,098 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 64,098 miles
- Test number
- 167533864175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,097 miles (+2,467)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,097 miles
- Test number
- 355505854103
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass61,630 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 61,630 miles
- Test number
- 978118243193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,539 miles (+9,730)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,539 miles
- Test number
- 718640543130
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass51,809 miles (+2,150)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 51,809 miles
- Test number
- 749689252158
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,659 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 49,659 miles
- Test number
- 326613621408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,643 miles (+2,800)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,643 miles
- Test number
- 235891321217
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass46,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 46,843 miles
- Test number
- 992457510288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,843 miles (+3,110)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,843 miles
- Test number
- 342517310457
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,733 miles (+4,134)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 43,733 miles
- Test number
- 503348219254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,599 miles (+3,308)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,599 miles
- Test number
- 543389718211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,291 miles (+3,683)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,291 miles
- Test number
- 514910027205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 32,608 miles
- Test number
- 534349116255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S775 BGH
- Does S775 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S775 BGH expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S775 BGH?
- The MOT on S775 BGH expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S775 BGH done?
- S775 BGH was recorded at 73,645 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 2,432 miles a year.
- Has S775 BGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S775 BGH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on S775 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 S775 BGH find?
- S775 BGH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.
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