Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc
S78 GGCMOT history
S78 GGC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 163,477 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S78 GGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S78 GGC was last recorded at 163,477 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,692 miles · 13 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,785 miles
- Average per year
- 4,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,477 miles
- 2025 – 159,692 miles
- 2024 – 154,309 miles
- 2023 – 150,727 miles
- 2022 – 145,459 miles
- 2021 – 137,626 miles
- 2020 – 128,922 miles
- 2019 – 113,869 miles
- 2018 – 106,055 miles
- 2016 – 99,921 miles
- 2015 – 85,502 miles
- 2014 – 83,405 miles
- 2013 – 81,367 miles
- 2012 – 80,295 miles
- 2011 – 75,533 miles
- 2009 – 68,987 miles
- 2008 – 68,761 miles
- 2007 – 67,596 miles
- 2006 – 63,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,477 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,477 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 163,477 miles
- Test number
- 796349037949
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,692 miles (+5,383)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 159,692 miles
- Test number
- 812042377668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,309 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 154,309 miles
- Test number
- 298017209048
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass150,727 miles (+5,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 150,727 miles
- Test number
- 583136094559
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySlight leak from steering rack
Pass145,459 miles (+7,833)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 145,459 miles
- Test number
- 782187836639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,626 miles (+8,704)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,626 miles
- Test number
- 551910515169
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass128,922 miles (+15,053)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,922 miles
- Test number
- 774835490469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,869 miles (+7,814)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,869 miles
- Test number
- 132238583652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,055 miles (+6,134)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 106,055 miles
- Test number
- 768935656892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,921 miles (+14,419)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 99,921 miles
- Test number
- 672739604109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,502 miles (+669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 85,502 miles
- Test number
- 495497215156
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail84,833 miles (+1,428)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,833 miles
- Test number
- 648030515075
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished
Pass83,405 miles (+2,038)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 83,405 miles
- Test number
- 905261044191
- NoteOil leaks
- NoteSmall split o/s/f wiper blade
- NoteSome rust on both outersills, may require attention soon
- NoteSome smoke from exhaust after long idle?
Pass81,367 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 81,367 miles
- Test number
- 929818723168
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail81,337 miles (+1,042)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,337 miles
- Test number
- 687546613156
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass80,295 miles (+4,762)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 80,295 miles
- Test number
- 276748112154
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 75,533 miles
- Test number
- 456242111008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,533 miles (+6,546)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,533 miles
- Test number
- 516371111095
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass68,987 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 68,987 miles
- Test number
- 450748609207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,761 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 68,761 miles
- Test number
- 963855198031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,596 miles (+4,098)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 67,596 miles
- Test number
- 174367957443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 793821116095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S78 GGC
- Does S78 GGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 GGC is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S78 GGC?
- The MOT on S78 GGC is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S78 GGC done?
- S78 GGC was recorded at 163,477 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
- Has S78 GGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S78 GGC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2015.
- Has the mileage on S78 GGC 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 S78 GGC find?
- S78 GGC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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