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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S799 DGJMOT history

S799 DGJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S799 DGJ silver 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,033 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 DGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 DGJ was last recorded at 78,033 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,843 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,033 miles
  • 2025 – 76,843 miles
  • 2024 – 75,701 miles
  • 2023 – 73,758 miles
  • 2022 – 71,096 miles
  • 2021 – 69,358 miles
  • 2020 – 67,700 miles
  • 2019 – 63,936 miles
  • 2018 – 57,623 miles
  • 2017 – 54,147 miles
  • 2016 – 50,248 miles
  • 2015 – 41,089 miles
  • 2014 – 29,015 miles
  • 2012 – 16,694 miles
  • 2011 – 16,613 miles
  • 2010 – 16,321 miles
  • 2009 – 16,062 miles
  • 2008 – 15,769 miles
  • 2007 – 14,400 miles
  • 2006 – 13,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,033 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,033 miles (+1,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,033 miles
    Test number
    831840462433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass76,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    548156351570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,843 miles (+1,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    808701183918
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass75,701 miles (+1,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    427204336177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass73,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    269198262797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,758 miles (+2,662)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    809647733645
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    916043734485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,096 miles (+1,738)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    253880701815
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass69,358 miles (+1,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    513896630429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    368833889516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,700 miles (+3,764)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    592783311122
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass63,936 miles (+6,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    900866668092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    676256089616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,623 miles (+3,476)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    653678181780
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass54,147 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    427438159441
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing and front bumper

  16. Pass50,248 miles (+9,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    285133525293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass41,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    746264597802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,089 miles (+4,324)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    534855974048
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick new pads fitted (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass36,765 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    936390415099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail36,765 miles (+7,750)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    976080815011
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail29,015 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,015 miles
    Test number
    228233424073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre near wear indicators

  22. Pass29,015 miles (+12,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,015 miles
    Test number
    285943424012
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre near wear indicators

  23. Pass16,694 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,694 miles
    Test number
    876926702245
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass16,613 miles (+292)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,613 miles
    Test number
    509734311218
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteHand brake need ajusting
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outside edge and side wall crakes
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  25. Pass16,321 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    530147990110
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside ana offside front suspension corroded
    • NoteRear suspenion corroded

  26. Fail16,321 miles (+259)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    244107090111
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside ana offside front suspension corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall cracks
    • NoteRear suspenion corroded

  27. Pass16,062 miles (+293)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,062 miles
    Test number
    554679809205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall cracks
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
    • NoteRear suspension corroded and subframe

  28. Pass15,769 miles (+1,369)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,769 miles
    Test number
    414639398111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  29. Pass14,400 miles (+820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,400 miles
    Test number
    251008297116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass13,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,580 miles
    Test number
    132927106256
    • NoteCorotion under side of car

Questions about S799 DGJ

Does S799 DGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S799 DGJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S799 DGJ?
The MOT on S799 DGJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S799 DGJ done?
S799 DGJ was recorded at 78,033 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has S799 DGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 DGJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S799 DGJ 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 S799 DGJ find?
S799 DGJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe joint; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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