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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S778 KRGMOT history

S778 KRG is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

S778 KRG green 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 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
64,283 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 KRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 KRG was last recorded at 64,283 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,283 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,283 miles
  • 2019 – 64,057 miles
  • 2018 – 54,932 miles
  • 2017 – 48,654 miles
  • 2016 – 40,871 miles
  • 2015 – 35,801 miles
  • 2014 – 29,719 miles
  • 2013 – 26,265 miles
  • 2009 – 25,719 miles
  • 2008 – 24,716 miles
  • 2007 – 22,311 miles
  • 2006 – 19,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,283 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion on all major suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Floor corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Floor corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Wiper blade split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    198475759074
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion on all major suspension components

  2. Fail64,283 miles (+226)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    901731627989
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion on all major suspension components

  3. Pass64,057 miles (+579)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,057 miles
    Test number
    661491191938
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside very corroded

  4. Fail63,478 miles (+8,546)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    652828097858
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill, floor and inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake calliper damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass54,932 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,932 miles
    Test number
    533645083191
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade split

  6. Fail54,931 miles (+6,277)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    255771492967
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade split

  7. Pass48,654 miles (+7,783)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,654 miles
    Test number
    356478486946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

  8. Pass40,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,871 miles
    Test number
    584051650767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded and holed

  9. Fail40,871 miles (+5,070)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,871 miles
    Test number
    752231317173
    • FailureNearside Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded and holed

  10. Pass35,801 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    825189435193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass29,719 miles (+3,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,719 miles
    Test number
    859477224123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass26,265 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,265 miles
    Test number
    376084643139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail26,247 miles (+528)2 dangerous1 failure21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,247 miles
    Test number
    376932023166
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass25,719 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,719 miles
    Test number
    172641609310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass24,716 miles (+2,405)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,716 miles
    Test number
    582163108389
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s sill corroded=weak metal

  16. Pass22,311 miles (+2,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,311 miles
    Test number
    601256197229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass19,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,951 miles
    Test number
    313915616410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,945 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,945 miles
    Test number
    610535916271
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S778 KRG

Does S778 KRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S778 KRG expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S778 KRG?
The MOT on S778 KRG expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S778 KRG done?
S778 KRG was recorded at 64,283 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 2,706 miles a year.
Has S778 KRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 KRG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S778 KRG 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 S778 KRG find?
S778 KRG passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; excessive corrosion on all major suspension components.

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