Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S48 LJBMOT history
S48 LJB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 192,566 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 192,566 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S48 LJB
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S48 LJB was last recorded at 192,566 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2014.
- Previous MOT
- 191,670 miles · 12 Nov 2014
- Between the last two tests
- 896 miles
- Average per year
- 5,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 192,566 miles
- 2014 – 191,670 miles
- 2013 – 175,890 miles
- 2012 – 161,062 miles
- 2011 – 151,728 miles
- 2010 – 143,169 miles
- 2008 – 121,913 miles
- 2007 – 114,498 miles
- 2006 – 105,470 miles
- 2005 – 91,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,566 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,566 miles (+896)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 192,566 miles
- Test number
- 444628371340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,670 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 191,670 miles
- Test number
- 266756514327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail191,670 miles (+15,780)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,670 miles
- Test number
- 405846014350
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass175,890 miles (+14,828)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 175,890 miles
- Test number
- 908843923127
- NoteGeneral body corrosion
Pass161,062 miles (+56)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 161,062 miles
- Test number
- 568319422136
- NoteBoth front wiperblades poor
- NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail161,006 miles (+9,278)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,006 miles
- Test number
- 255837012182
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass151,728 miles (+8,559)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 151,728 miles
- Test number
- 115796401187
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear discs slighty worn
- NoteOffside front chassis rail / inner flitch slighty corroded requires attention soon
Pass143,169 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 143,169 miles
- Test number
- 853144420179
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail143,151 miles (+21,238)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,151 miles
- Test number
- 970259810195
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass121,913 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 121,913 miles
- Test number
- 531236928315
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteSlight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
Fail121,913 miles (+7,415)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,913 miles
- Test number
- 174086528399
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,498 miles (+9,028)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 114,498 miles
- Test number
- 933606527373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,470 miles (+13,802)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 105,470 miles
- Test number
- 724899016327
- NoteSlight corrosion too nearside rear outer sill
- NoteSlight corrosion too rear brake pipes
Pass91,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 91,668 miles
- Test number
- 623628525333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,668 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,668 miles
- Test number
- 543914415310
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about S48 LJB
- Does S48 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S48 LJB expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S48 LJB?
- The MOT on S48 LJB expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S48 LJB done?
- S48 LJB was recorded at 192,566 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,062 miles a year.
- Has S48 LJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S48 LJB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2014.
- Has the mileage on S48 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 S48 LJB find?
- S48 LJB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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