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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S35 LJBMOT history

S35 LJB is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

S35 LJB gold 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 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
96,489 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 LJB was last recorded at 96,489 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,484 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,489 miles
  • 2022 – 91,217 miles
  • 2021 – 86,045 miles
  • 2020 – 84,557 miles
  • 2019 – 82,665 miles
  • 2018 – 80,789 miles
  • 2017 – 80,381 miles
  • 2016 – 78,505 miles
  • 2015 – 69,617 miles
  • 2014 – 59,117 miles
  • 2013 – 49,811 miles
  • 2012 – 49,198 miles
  • 2011 – 47,967 miles
  • 2010 – 46,878 miles
  • 2009 – 45,218 miles
  • 2008 – 42,580 miles
  • 2007 – 40,928 miles
  • 2006 – 38,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,489 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySubframe and axel and wishbones front and rear and shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,489 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,489 miles
    Test number
    820166583821
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe and axel and wishbones front and rear and shock absorbers corroded

  2. Fail96,484 miles (+5,267)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    385743465106
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySubframe and axel and wishbones front and rear and shock absorbers corroded

  3. Pass91,217 miles (+5,172)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    947768101083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to legal limit 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on the legal limit 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,045 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,045 miles
    Test number
    718967142029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail86,044 miles2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    435071071990
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,044 miles (+1,487)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    203986839341
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,557 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    732883921722
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake recording low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,544 miles (+1,879)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,544 miles
    Test number
    130614467730
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (185/60x14) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake effort low

  9. Pass82,665 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    434931612393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail82,665 miles (+1,876)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    652439460908
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass80,789 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    452148259062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,381 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    670754778401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    769962772733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,505 miles (+8,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    429134181203
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system missing belt missing (2.3.6)

  15. Pass69,617 miles (+10,500)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,617 miles
    Test number
    928754795174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass59,117 miles (+9,306)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    975586194170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass49,811 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,811 miles
    Test number
    956966883185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,198 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    668713312290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,967 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    325260611288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,878 miles (+1,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,878 miles
    Test number
    390254910243
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass45,218 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,218 miles
    Test number
    791320019200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,580 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,580 miles
    Test number
    262552018214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,928 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    230361317224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    392153316429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S35 LJB

Does S35 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S35 LJB expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S35 LJB?
The MOT on S35 LJB expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S35 LJB done?
S35 LJB was recorded at 96,489 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has S35 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 LJB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S35 LJB 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 S35 LJB find?
S35 LJB passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded; subframe and axel and wishbones front and rear and shock absorbers corroded.

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