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Mazda MX-5

Bronze · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S779 GHUMOT history

S779 GHU is a bronze petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S779 GHU bronze 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
52,528 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 GHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 GHU was last recorded at 52,528 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2020: 52,468 miles, lower than 52,469 miles on 22 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,470 miles · 18 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
1,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,528 miles
  • 2020 – 52,470 miles
  • 2019 – 52,469 miles
  • 2018 – 52,454 miles
  • 2011 – 41,049 miles
  • 2010 – 40,039 miles
  • 2009 – 39,218 miles
  • 2008 – 34,500 miles
  • 2007 – 31,394 miles
  • 2006 – 25,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,528 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,528 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    923053780311
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass52,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    464329186230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail52,468 miles (-1)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,468 miles
    Test number
    656804215371
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass52,469 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    676837224533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,465 miles (+11)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    616561418095
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,454 miles (+11,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    581260976815
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryIntermittent abs light

  7. Pass41,049 miles (+1,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    319031301393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass40,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,039 miles
    Test number
    124117900311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail40,039 miles (+821)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,039 miles
    Test number
    931257800319
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass39,218 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,218 miles
    Test number
    152097599106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,500 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,500 miles
    Test number
    352739238417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,394 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,394 miles
    Test number
    114147827355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,469 miles
    Test number
    480691636384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,467 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,467 miles
    Test number
    541011536316
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about S779 GHU

Does S779 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 GHU is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 GHU?
The MOT on S779 GHU is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 GHU done?
S779 GHU was recorded at 52,528 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,368 miles a year.
Has S779 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 GHU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S779 GHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S779 GHU find?
S779 GHU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension; underside of vehicle corroded.

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