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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S781 BNPMOT history

S781 BNP is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

S781 BNP 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 1 Aug 2024
Mileage
65,587 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 BNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 BNP was last recorded at 65,587 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,792 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
795 miles
Average per year
1,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,587 miles
  • 2022 – 64,792 miles
  • 2021 – 63,108 miles
  • 2019 – 62,030 miles
  • 2016 – 57,797 miles
  • 2015 – 57,308 miles
  • 2014 – 49,097 miles
  • 2013 – 48,572 miles
  • 2012 – 48,318 miles
  • 2011 – 47,981 miles
  • 2010 – 47,445 miles
  • 2009 – 46,772 miles
  • 2008 – 45,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,587 miles (+795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    825469692599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,792 miles (+1,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    952785969879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,108 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    726412813903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,030 miles (+4,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    994021597509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass57,797 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    360661177041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,795 miles (+487)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    475445654693
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  7. Pass57,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    779219825196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,308 miles (+8,211)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    978706925182
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass49,097 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    259135904145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass48,572 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    935545813153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,318 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    459662522146
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Fail48,312 miles (+331)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    156986812125
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  13. Pass47,981 miles (+536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    988618401146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass47,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    922101510159
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Fail47,443 miles (+671)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    241441110477
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass46,772 miles (+1,433)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    843178219126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass45,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    570717038044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,339 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    134326838080
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S781 BNP

Does S781 BNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 BNP expired on 1 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 BNP?
The MOT on S781 BNP expired on 1 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 BNP done?
S781 BNP was recorded at 65,587 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 1,311 miles a year.
Has S781 BNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 BNP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on S781 BNP 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 S781 BNP find?
S781 BNP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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