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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S798 BGHMOT history

S798 BGH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 59,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S798 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
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,355 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 BGH was last recorded at 59,355 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,777 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
1,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,355 miles
  • 2025 – 58,777 miles
  • 2024 – 57,960 miles
  • 2018 – 57,924 miles
  • 2015 – 57,898 miles
  • 2014 – 56,872 miles
  • 2013 – 54,750 miles
  • 2012 – 54,452 miles
  • 2011 – 52,526 miles
  • 2010 – 50,600 miles
  • 2009 – 48,520 miles
  • 2008 – 46,619 miles
  • 2007 – 43,496 miles
  • 2006 – 42,453 miles
  • 2005 – 37,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,355 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise undersealing

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Under

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,355 miles (+578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    684134762207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise undersealing

  2. Pass58,777 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    396902844801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail58,775 miles (+815)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    340117639282
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass57,960 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    275744860207
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail57,938 miles (+12)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    443157549565
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Under (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail57,926 miles (+2)2 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    968894181992
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,924 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    647324922227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension and subframes

  8. Pass57,898 miles (+1,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    259530525163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass56,872 miles (+63)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    526135854168
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on front and rear syspension components

  10. Fail56,809 miles (+2,059)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    717848644171
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on front and rear syspension components

  11. Pass54,750 miles (+298)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    719388753166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on front syspension components
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on rear syspension components

  12. Pass54,452 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    208649852451
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass52,526 miles (+1,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    186074531492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,600 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,600 miles
    Test number
    112480140443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass48,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    324282949076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail48,520 miles (+1,901)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    470162949013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,619 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,619 miles
    Test number
    294509748024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass43,496 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    400904347034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,453 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,453 miles
    Test number
    814642346260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,736 miles
    Test number
    453487435256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S798 BGH

Does S798 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S798 BGH is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S798 BGH?
The MOT on S798 BGH is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S798 BGH done?
S798 BGH was recorded at 59,355 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,033 miles a year.
Has S798 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 BGH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S798 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 S798 BGH find?
S798 BGH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear, and 1 more.

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