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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S780 BGHMOT history

S780 BGH is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

S780 BGH gold 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 10 May 2026
Mileage
114,613 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 BGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 BGH was last recorded at 114,613 miles on 10 May 2025, 7,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,664 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,949 miles
Average per year
5,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,613 miles
  • 2024 – 106,664 miles
  • 2023 – 93,978 miles
  • 2022 – 81,218 miles
  • 2021 – 70,519 miles
  • 2020 – 65,227 miles
  • 2019 – 60,071 miles
  • 2017 – 53,958 miles
  • 2016 – 48,775 miles
  • 2015 – 43,903 miles
  • 2014 – 41,126 miles
  • 2013 – 37,019 miles
  • 2012 – 34,451 miles
  • 2011 – 31,355 miles
  • 2010 – 29,008 miles
  • 2009 – 24,468 miles
  • 2008 – 19,144 miles
  • 2007 – 18,062 miles
  • 2006 – 16,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,613 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,613 miles (+7,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,613 miles
    Test number
    979498961280
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  2. Pass106,664 miles (+12,686)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    874501753561
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp cluster slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,978 miles (+12,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    764197828857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated

  4. Pass81,218 miles (+10,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    211051645052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating

  5. Pass70,519 miles (+5,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    600810796599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,227 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    613533679470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,071 miles (+6,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    246608940111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,958 miles (+5,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    988701737088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass48,775 miles (+4,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    171812663201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded

  10. Pass43,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,903 miles
    Test number
    713728892230
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail43,903 miles (+2,777)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,903 miles
    Test number
    183886057103
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer seal (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass41,126 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    397343034318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,019 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,019 miles
    Test number
    559880743320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,451 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,451 miles
    Test number
    379676242341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass31,355 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,355 miles
    Test number
    417005731332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,008 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,008 miles
    Test number
    183647520394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,468 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,468 miles
    Test number
    391530139312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,144 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,144 miles
    Test number
    664241758375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,062 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,062 miles
    Test number
    473541957429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail18,051 miles (+1,066)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    374108047343
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,985 miles
    Test number
    433252946303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 BGH

Does S780 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 BGH expired on 10 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 BGH?
The MOT on S780 BGH expired on 10 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 BGH done?
S780 BGH was recorded at 114,613 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 5,300 miles a year.
Has S780 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 BGH has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on S780 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 S780 BGH find?
S780 BGH passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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