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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S38 LJBMOT history

S38 LJB is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S38 LJB green 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,166 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 LJB was last recorded at 135,166 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 6,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,556 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,610 miles
Average per year
5,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,166 miles
  • 2025 – 128,556 miles
  • 2024 – 114,200 miles
  • 2023 – 112,839 miles
  • 2022 – 110,589 miles
  • 2021 – 108,752 miles
  • 2019 – 105,515 miles
  • 2018 – 101,657 miles
  • 2017 – 96,379 miles
  • 2016 – 90,323 miles
  • 2015 – 80,314 miles
  • 2014 – 70,602 miles
  • 2013 – 57,222 miles
  • 2012 – 47,080 miles
  • 2011 – 44,908 miles
  • 2010 – 41,941 miles
  • 2009 – 39,376 miles
  • 2008 – 35,910 miles
  • 2007 – 33,086 miles
  • 2006 – 30,444 miles
  • 2005 – 26,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,166 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body-flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-tailpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,166 miles (+6,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    899281772007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body-flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-tailpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,556 miles
    Test number
    931166042251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,556 miles (+14,356)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,556 miles
    Test number
    344212447641
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,200 miles (+1,361)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    903515429556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,839 miles
    Test number
    903386678659
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Fail112,839 miles (+2,250)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,839 miles
    Test number
    577305182394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  7. Pass110,589 miles (+1,837)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,589 miles
    Test number
    524790489103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,752 miles (+3,237)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,752 miles
    Test number
    449745381131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,515 miles (+3,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,515 miles
    Test number
    293958557823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,657 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,657 miles
    Test number
    579172025372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,379 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    894408215300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,323 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    559944480826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,314 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    336964525418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail80,311 miles (+9,709)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    559722205270
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass70,602 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    867306114222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,598 miles (+13,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    548084814213
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass57,222 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    358652713419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    315453992162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail47,067 miles (+2,159)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,067 miles
    Test number
    715343592146
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,908 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    889875191129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,905 miles (+2,964)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    379884891193
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding

  22. Pass41,941 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    251106460177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,376 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,376 miles
    Test number
    674165579138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,910 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    902608478167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,086 miles (+2,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,086 miles
    Test number
    231549677453
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,444 miles (+3,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,444 miles
    Test number
    232170186178
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass26,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    26,759 miles
    Test number
    562836195102
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S38 LJB

Does S38 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 LJB is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 LJB?
The MOT on S38 LJB is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 LJB done?
S38 LJB was recorded at 135,166 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,224 miles a year.
Has S38 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 LJB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S38 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 S38 LJB find?
S38 LJB passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body-flexi; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre-tailpipe flange; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit, and 2 more.

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