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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S728 LJHMOT history

S728 LJH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

S728 LJH red 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 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
54,708 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S728 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S728 LJH was last recorded at 54,708 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,613 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,708 miles
  • 2024 – 54,613 miles
  • 2021 – 54,498 miles
  • 2019 – 54,382 miles
  • 2018 – 54,371 miles
  • 2017 – 53,851 miles
  • 2016 – 53,153 miles
  • 2015 – 53,037 miles
  • 2014 – 52,856 miles
  • 2013 – 52,186 miles
  • 2012 – 50,200 miles
  • 2011 – 48,449 miles
  • 2010 – 47,957 miles
  • 2008 – 47,204 miles
  • 2007 – 46,868 miles
  • 2006 – 43,490 miles
  • 2005 – 38,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll underbody and components 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    217188818415
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded

  2. Fail54,708 miles (+95)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    778187181507
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded

  3. Pass54,613 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,613 miles
    Test number
    537264849383
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  4. Pass54,498 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,498 miles
    Test number
    502176595510
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass54,382 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    735108410896
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail54,382 miles (+11)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    306240769621
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,371 miles (+520)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    382748614902
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,851 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    894967103834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre offside rear tyre nearside front tyre and offside front tyre. all tyres badly perished

  9. Fail53,851 miles (+698)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    421085041768
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre offside rear tyre nearside front tyre and offside front tyre. all tyres badly perished

  10. Pass53,153 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    608270811863
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail53,151 miles (+114)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,151 miles
    Test number
    105623007525
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass53,037 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    377023422325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass52,856 miles (+670)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    409240244294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll road tyres starting to perish

  14. Pass52,186 miles (+1,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    877094233205
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass50,200 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    548055902275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,449 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    109416901227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs poor
    • NoteRear brake discs poor

  17. Fail48,449 miles (+492)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    368256401438
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass47,957 miles (+753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,957 miles
    Test number
    610266980123
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass47,204 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,204 miles
    Test number
    602329418384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,868 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    780343427398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail46,864 miles (+3,374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    474449817354
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,490 miles (+4,860)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,490 miles
    Test number
    794906826337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  23. Pass38,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    371537225397
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about S728 LJH

Does S728 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S728 LJH expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S728 LJH?
The MOT on S728 LJH expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S728 LJH done?
S728 LJH was recorded at 54,708 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 818 miles a year.
Has S728 LJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S728 LJH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S728 LJH 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 S728 LJH find?
S728 LJH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: all underbody and components corroded.

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