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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S791 BGHMOT history

S791 BGH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

S791 BGH blue 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 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
91,604 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S791 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
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S791 BGH was last recorded at 91,604 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 3,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2022: 87,074 miles, lower than 88,589 miles on 19 Feb 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,368 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,236 miles
Average per year
3,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,604 miles
  • 2023 – 88,368 miles
  • 2022 – 87,074 miles
  • 2018 – 88,589 miles
  • 2013 – 79,161 miles
  • 2012 – 75,831 miles
  • 2011 – 73,817 miles
  • 2010 – 69,897 miles
  • 2009 – 63,545 miles
  • 2008 – 51,662 miles
  • 2007 – 38,358 miles
  • 2006 – 26,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,604 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    354754133755
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail91,604 miles (+3,236)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    231318229805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,368 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    404722891609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    288884240042
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,074 miles (-1,515)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    554978451376
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,589 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    280531883725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,585 miles (+9,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    794078452367
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass79,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    355673773259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail79,161 miles (+3,330)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    558423673218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass75,831 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    497530382294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail75,831 miles (+2,014)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    787970382247
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass73,817 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    519044371213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,897 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    353475870440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,897 miles (+6,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    562565970214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,545 miles (+11,883)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,545 miles
    Test number
    753213279276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front tyre depths wearing low on outer edges

  16. Pass51,662 miles (+13,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    511177978271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,358 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,358 miles
    Test number
    220209967234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,551 miles
    Test number
    602768866287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S791 BGH

Does S791 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S791 BGH expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S791 BGH?
The MOT on S791 BGH expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S791 BGH done?
S791 BGH was recorded at 91,604 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
Has S791 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S791 BGH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S791 BGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S791 BGH find?
S791 BGH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded, and 1 more.

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