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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S790 BGHMOT history

S790 BGH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S790 BGH blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,103 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 BGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 BGH was last recorded at 75,103 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,055 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,103 miles
  • 2025 – 70,658 miles
  • 2024 – 64,379 miles
  • 2023 – 56,691 miles
  • 2022 – 54,547 miles
  • 2020 – 54,346 miles
  • 2015 – 51,937 miles
  • 2014 – 47,009 miles
  • 2012 – 43,365 miles
  • 2011 – 37,633 miles
  • 2010 – 34,735 miles
  • 2008 – 30,480 miles
  • 2007 – 26,668 miles
  • 2006 – 22,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,103 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front/ rear coated
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on underbody front to rear chassis rails and suspension arms

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,103 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    938648953887
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front/ rear coated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underbody front to rear chassis rails and suspension arms

  2. Fail75,055 miles (+4,397)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    431897770769
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,658 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    635698083994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail70,461 miles (+6,082)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    100730617315
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions not finished testing due to vehicle cutting out.

  5. Pass64,379 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,379 miles
    Test number
    289774451245
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail64,150 miles (+7,459)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,150 miles
    Test number
    752026884310
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass56,691 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    346356630462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,628 miles (+2,081)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,628 miles
    Test number
    602167010236
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,547 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,547 miles
    Test number
    447761033962
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,346 miles (+2,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    901180843576
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside outer sill

  11. Pass51,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    981773192124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail51,937 miles (+1,961)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    892539875538
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass49,976 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    106290315090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,009 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    425668004069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,365 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    167344362369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,297 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    307240712066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,633 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    478008201084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,735 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    231688810078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,480 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    830747358379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,668 miles (+4,116)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,668 miles
    Test number
    130097637396
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer edge and on 2mm
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer tread cracking and on 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer tread cracking and on 2mm

  21. Pass22,552 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,552 miles
    Test number
    430142166371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail22,552 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,552 miles
    Test number
    890922166364
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S790 BGH

Does S790 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 BGH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 BGH?
The MOT on S790 BGH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 BGH done?
S790 BGH was recorded at 75,103 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has S790 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 BGH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S790 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 S790 BGH find?
S790 BGH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; fuel pipe/s corroded front/ rear coated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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