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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S784 DGJMOT history

S784 DGJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

S784 DGJ silver 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 16 Sept 2024
Mileage
40,346 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S784 DGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S784 DGJ was last recorded at 40,346 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,038 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
1,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 40,346 miles
  • 2022 – 40,038 miles
  • 2021 – 39,729 miles
  • 2020 – 39,441 miles
  • 2019 – 39,254 miles
  • 2018 – 38,791 miles
  • 2017 – 36,536 miles
  • 2016 – 35,551 miles
  • 2015 – 34,169 miles
  • 2014 – 32,000 miles
  • 2013 – 31,274 miles
  • 2012 – 29,111 miles
  • 2011 – 26,943 miles
  • 2010 – 26,130 miles
  • 2009 – 25,570 miles
  • 2008 – 24,860 miles
  • 2007 – 22,793 miles
  • 2006 – 21,890 miles
  • 2005 – 20,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,346 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    224873621188
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail40,346 miles (+308)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    784383640540
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,038 miles (+309)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,038 miles
    Test number
    304206334977
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass39,729 miles (+288)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    819328956467
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,441 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    898303485297
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail39,440 miles (+186)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    567038634679
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass39,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    454892227155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,254 miles (+463)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    260781745624
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass38,791 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,791 miles
    Test number
    825121221970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,536 miles (+985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    415835237673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass35,551 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,551 miles
    Test number
    689540147963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass34,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,169 miles
    Test number
    300326916851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,169 miles (+2,169)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,169 miles
    Test number
    428272599282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass32,000 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,000 miles
    Test number
    387503554415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass31,274 miles (+2,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    315237993442
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass29,111 miles (+2,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,111 miles
    Test number
    136803292266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass26,943 miles (+813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,943 miles
    Test number
    215424391232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass26,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    404786080225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,130 miles (+560)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    331916180240
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass25,570 miles (+710)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,570 miles
    Test number
    902349589296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteSlight binding from o/s/f brake

  21. Fail24,860 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,860 miles
    Test number
    162012398257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,860 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,860 miles
    Test number
    362942998255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,793 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,793 miles
    Test number
    683876997274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,890 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    370601296442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    20,678 miles
    Test number
    294093395228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S784 DGJ

Does S784 DGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S784 DGJ expired on 16 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S784 DGJ?
The MOT on S784 DGJ expired on 16 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S784 DGJ done?
S784 DGJ was recorded at 40,346 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 1,099 miles a year.
Has S784 DGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S784 DGJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S784 DGJ 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 S784 DGJ find?
S784 DGJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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