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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S89 LJBMOT history

S89 LJB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

S89 LJB red 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,993 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 LJB was last recorded at 67,993 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,664 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
329 miles
Average per year
1,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,993 miles
  • 2025 – 67,664 miles
  • 2024 – 67,424 miles
  • 2023 – 67,045 miles
  • 2022 – 66,734 miles
  • 2021 – 66,379 miles
  • 2020 – 65,755 miles
  • 2019 – 65,162 miles
  • 2018 – 64,575 miles
  • 2017 – 63,780 miles
  • 2016 – 63,199 miles
  • 2015 – 62,856 miles
  • 2014 – 62,394 miles
  • 2013 – 62,366 miles
  • 2012 – 61,584 miles
  • 2011 – 60,526 miles
  • 2010 – 58,954 miles
  • 2009 – 55,668 miles
  • 2008 – 51,906 miles
  • 2007 – 47,950 miles
  • 2006 – 43,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,993 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,993 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    991839270978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,664 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    926912778445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    280819253167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,424 miles (+379)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    786885391120
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass67,045 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    579584604969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,734 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    291213411257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,379 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    246498894543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,755 miles (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,755 miles
    Test number
    419236329504
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,162 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    715135332143
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low

  10. Pass64,575 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,575 miles
    Test number
    395956533105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,780 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,780 miles
    Test number
    861725866193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,199 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    640488134723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,856 miles (+462)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    739492675002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle fitted with limited slip diff

  14. Pass62,394 miles (+28)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,394 miles
    Test number
    326617574034
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust flanges deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVarious small stone chips in windscreen
    • NoteVehicle fitted with limited slip diff

  15. Pass62,366 miles (+782)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    686637573096
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle is fitted with limited slip diff

  16. Pass61,584 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,584 miles
    Test number
    875205472002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,526 miles (+1,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    445682681068
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass58,954 miles (+3,286)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    964105620050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish on tread and sidewalls

  19. Pass55,668 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    802822519041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,906 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    300050818029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,950 miles (+4,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,950 miles
    Test number
    301645217047
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass43,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    310051016025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S89 LJB

Does S89 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 LJB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S89 LJB?
The MOT on S89 LJB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 LJB done?
S89 LJB was recorded at 67,993 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,193 miles a year.
Has S89 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 LJB has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S89 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 S89 LJB find?
S89 LJB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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