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LJS 545

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,892 mi
Last recorded57,892 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJS 545
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 57,892 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose both wings rotting through at rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills getting tender (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 56,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,510 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 47,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to smoke from exhaust under load (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,359 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,288 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,978 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,696 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,734 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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LJS 545 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJS 545, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJS 545 registered?

LJS 545 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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