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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S785 BGHMOT history

S785 BGH is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

S785 BGH 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 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
59,886 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 BGH
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
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 BGH was last recorded at 59,886 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,877 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 59,886 miles
  • 2021 – 59,179 miles
  • 2019 – 58,440 miles
  • 2018 – 57,219 miles
  • 2017 – 56,390 miles
  • 2015 – 55,073 miles
  • 2014 – 54,448 miles
  • 2013 – 53,538 miles
  • 2012 – 52,959 miles
  • 2011 – 52,362 miles
  • 2010 – 51,624 miles
  • 2009 – 50,224 miles
  • 2008 – 48,631 miles
  • 2007 – 47,079 miles
  • 2006 – 45,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,886 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust In Poor Condition - Middle and Rear Sections

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,886 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    197115030889
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail59,877 miles (+698)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,877 miles
    Test number
    380590331882
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,179 miles (+739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    775144305383
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,440 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    496232956033
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Poor Condition - Middle and Rear Sections
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Body Sills Corroded (Both Sides)

  5. Fail58,436 miles (+1,217)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    732643219201
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Poor Condition - Middle and Rear Sections
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Body Sills Corroded (Both Sides)

  6. Pass57,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    228770899004
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  7. Fail57,219 miles (+829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    563008589598
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  8. Pass56,390 miles (+1,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    588490583590
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  9. Pass55,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    719320155698
    • AdvisorySlight rust n/s sill

  10. Fail55,073 miles (+625)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    409144559388
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight rust n/s sill

  11. Pass54,448 miles (+910)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,448 miles
    Test number
    167297604365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll suspension arms corroded
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar corroded

  12. Pass53,538 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    207260513363
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside outer sill, floor pans, chassis rails and rear suspension components.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail53,538 miles (+579)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    575340913317
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside outer sill, floor pans, chassis rails and rear suspension components.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass52,959 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,959 miles
    Test number
    697668322278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    385733521281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,362 miles (+738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    478093421235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass51,624 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    111115020206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,224 miles (+1,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    134839619202
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass48,631 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    390504228458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,079 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    260315727223
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,079 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    720245927222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,239 miles
    Test number
    973123426278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 BGH

Does S785 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S785 BGH expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S785 BGH?
The MOT on S785 BGH expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S785 BGH done?
S785 BGH was recorded at 59,886 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 910 miles a year.
Has S785 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 BGH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S785 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 S785 BGH find?
S785 BGH passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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