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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S780 LGNMOT history

S780 LGN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S780 LGN blue 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,656 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 LGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 LGN was last recorded at 80,656 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2011: 23,137 miles, lower than 25,123 miles on 26 Feb 2010.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,891 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,765 miles
Average per year
2,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,656 miles
  • 2025 – 74,891 miles
  • 2024 – 72,178 miles
  • 2022 – 61,202 miles
  • 2021 – 60,869 miles
  • 2020 – 60,058 miles
  • 2019 – 58,136 miles
  • 2018 – 55,318 miles
  • 2017 – 53,299 miles
  • 2016 – 50,340 miles
  • 2015 – 46,387 miles
  • 2014 – 39,871 miles
  • 2013 – 33,372 miles
  • 2012 – 27,596 miles
  • 2011 – 23,137 miles
  • 2010 – 25,123 miles
  • 2009 – 24,243 miles
  • 2008 – 23,841 miles
  • 2007 – 23,323 miles
  • 2006 – 22,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,656 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,656 miles (+5,765)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    442482605311
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass74,891 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    963907459521
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,891 miles (+2,713)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    486434857674
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,178 miles (+10,976)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,178 miles
    Test number
    805742234102
    • MinorCentral Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,202 miles (+333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    386964029021
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded

  6. Pass60,869 miles (+811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    911714121218
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion in places

  7. Pass60,058 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,058 miles
    Test number
    638999039042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,136 miles (+2,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,136 miles
    Test number
    790339916797
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak

  9. Pass55,318 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    411737194818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,299 miles (+2,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,299 miles
    Test number
    841384105596
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  11. Pass50,340 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    240646250698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,387 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    347072135156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,871 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    138829224164
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pads worn low

  14. Fail39,860 miles (+6,488)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    308158624195
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pads worn low

  15. Fail33,372 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    185454513198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass33,372 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    337244113181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,596 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,596 miles
    Test number
    799469012157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,137 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,137 miles
    Test number
    328459041055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from o/s//r diff sill

  19. Fail23,137 miles (-1,986)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,137 miles
    Test number
    689048741065
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from o/s//r diff sill

  20. Pass25,123 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,123 miles
    Test number
    693427950056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,243 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,243 miles
    Test number
    244850559055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,841 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,841 miles
    Test number
    101998558457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,323 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    312153357088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,715 miles
    Test number
    463152256066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 LGN

Does S780 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 LGN is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S780 LGN?
The MOT on S780 LGN is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 LGN done?
S780 LGN was recorded at 80,656 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
Has S780 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 LGN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S780 LGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S780 LGN find?
S780 LGN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear sill corroded, and 4 more.

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