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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S789 GPNMOT history

S789 GPN is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,772 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

S789 GPN white 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,772 km
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,631 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 GPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 GPN was last recorded at 157,772 km on 12 Nov 2025, 1,095 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2013: 88,625 miles, lower than 887,525 miles on 2 Aug 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,677 km · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,095 km
Average per year
1,631 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,772 km
  • 2024 – 156,677 km
  • 2023 – 155,016 km
  • 2022 – 153,344 km
  • 2021 – 151,079 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,772 km

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,772 km (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,772 km
    Test number
    440848923882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,677 km (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,677 km
    Test number
    760668161270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,016 km (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,016 km
    Test number
    714655826398
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail154,999 km (+1,655)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,999 km
    Test number
    787418209954
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass153,344 km (+2,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,344 km
    Test number
    537839268915
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass151,079 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,079 km
    Test number
    468304906730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,079 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,079 km
    Test number
    610728232162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  8. Pass106,500 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,500 miles
    Test number
    737814520537
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,272 miles
    Test number
    193754994621
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

  10. Fail104,267 miles (+1,512)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    325136084925
    • MajorEmissions not tested MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

  11. Pass102,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,755 miles
    Test number
    331688370506
    • AdvisoryWIPERS POOR

  12. Fail102,755 miles (+1,010)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,755 miles
    Test number
    637097133607
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWIPERS POOR

  13. Pass101,745 miles (+8,032)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,745 miles
    Test number
    106576515228
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll front and rear suspension components slightly corroided

  14. Pass93,713 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    358086114260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass88,625 miles (-798,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,625 miles
    Test number
    565997713259
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail887,525 miles (+802,118)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    887,525 miles
    Test number
    756784913297
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass85,407 miles (+722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,407 miles
    Test number
    547146102273
    • NoteAll suspension componets corored

  18. Pass84,685 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,685 miles
    Test number
    778962901212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,180 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,180 miles
    Test number
    222830410260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,689 miles (+545)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    270350019278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  21. Pass83,144 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,144 miles
    Test number
    874101718203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,689 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    393502317452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    741659506232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 GPN

Does S789 GPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 GPN is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S789 GPN?
The MOT on S789 GPN is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 GPN done?
S789 GPN was recorded at 157,772 km at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 1,631 km a year.
Has S789 GPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 GPN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S789 GPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S789 GPN find?
S789 GPN passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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