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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S785 DGJMOT history

S785 DGJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 46,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

S785 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
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,030 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 DGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 DGJ was last recorded at 46,030 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,030 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,030 miles
  • 2025 – 45,418 miles
  • 2024 – 44,788 miles
  • 2023 – 44,136 miles
  • 2022 – 43,366 miles
  • 2021 – 42,466 miles
  • 2017 – 40,917 miles
  • 2016 – 36,419 miles
  • 2015 – 30,232 miles
  • 2014 – 20,387 miles
  • 2013 – 19,575 miles
  • 2012 – 18,728 miles
  • 2011 – 17,513 miles
  • 2010 – 16,660 miles
  • 2009 – 15,425 miles
  • 2008 – 15,053 miles
  • 2007 – 13,249 miles
  • 2006 – 10,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    680192477963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail46,030 miles (+612)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    197806579316
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass45,418 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    815466770518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass44,788 miles (+652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    258405955968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear outer sills getting rusty

  5. Pass44,136 miles (+770)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    399138789764
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass43,366 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,366 miles
    Test number
    498911106560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass42,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    158411910439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,466 miles (+1,549)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    183880041522
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass40,917 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    780377757997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail40,912 miles (+4,493)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    126592603390
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass36,419 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    373929409897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,232 miles (+9,845)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    944016152048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass20,387 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,387 miles
    Test number
    216565504136
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass19,575 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,575 miles
    Test number
    675016703164
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail19,574 miles (+846)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,574 miles
    Test number
    105925103103
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass18,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,728 miles
    Test number
    588989802111
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail18,728 miles (+1,215)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,728 miles
    Test number
    256069102153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear brake pads may be wearing thin

  18. Pass17,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,513 miles
    Test number
    358409701182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail17,513 miles (+853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,513 miles
    Test number
    527799801152
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail16,660 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,660 miles
    Test number
    643888370078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass16,660 miles (+1,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,660 miles
    Test number
    973858770077
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass15,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,425 miles
    Test number
    332192599070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail15,425 miles (+372)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,425 miles
    Test number
    562030329084
    • FailureSeat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass15,053 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,053 miles
    Test number
    962404448016
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  25. Fail15,053 miles (+1,804)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,053 miles
    Test number
    501194948078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  26. Pass13,249 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,249 miles
    Test number
    374832187043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,068 miles
    Test number
    562396966019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,068 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,068 miles
    Test number
    253006066002
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S785 DGJ

Does S785 DGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 DGJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S785 DGJ?
The MOT on S785 DGJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S785 DGJ done?
S785 DGJ was recorded at 46,030 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,785 miles a year.
Has S785 DGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 DGJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S785 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 S785 DGJ find?
S785 DGJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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