Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc
BOT 8MOT history
BOT 8 is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,613 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 37,613 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 16 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 1,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BOT 8
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
BOT 8 was last recorded at 37,613 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 4,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 33,566 miles · 4 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,047 miles
- Average per year
- 1,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 37,613 miles
- 2024 – 33,566 miles
- 2023 – 32,379 miles
- 2022 – 30,932 miles
- 2021 – 29,332 miles
- 2019 – 27,771 miles
- 2018 – 26,592 miles
- 2017 – 25,292 miles
- 2016 – 23,461 miles
- 2014 – 21,292 miles
- 2013 – 20,295 miles
- 2011 – 18,904 miles
- 2010 – 17,462 miles
- 2009 – 16,047 miles
- 2008 – 13,728 miles
- 2007 – 11,847 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,613 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,613 miles (+4,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 37,613 miles
- Test number
- 654294936804
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass33,566 miles (+1,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 33,566 miles
- Test number
- 650709801242
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass32,379 miles (+1,447)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 32,379 miles
- Test number
- 641617836439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass30,932 miles (+1,600)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 30,932 miles
- Test number
- 472295120350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,332 miles (+1,561)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 29,332 miles
- Test number
- 260434049493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,771 miles (+1,179)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 27,771 miles
- Test number
- 142830964254
- AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear wing lower/outer sill
- AdvisorySlight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches
Pass26,592 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 26,592 miles
- Test number
- 521667090314
- AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside rear outer sill/wing
Pass25,292 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 25,292 miles
- Test number
- 147580345366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,461 miles (+2,169)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,461 miles
- Test number
- 145246392110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryGeneral suspension components slightly corroded
Pass21,292 miles (+997)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 21,292 miles
- Test number
- 225640804423
- NoteO/s/r tyre hard to rotate, can't fully check wheel bearing
Pass20,295 miles (+1,391)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 20,295 miles
- Test number
- 127204593090
- NoteSlight brake bind OSF
Pass18,904 miles (+1,442)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 18,904 miles
- Test number
- 886931241310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,462 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 17,462 miles
- Test number
- 984927030310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,047 miles (+2,319)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 16,047 miles
- Test number
- 583165749303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,728 miles (+1,881)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 13,728 miles
- Test number
- 304526748357
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteSLIGHT SPLIT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL
Pass11,847 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 11,847 miles
- Test number
- 152645827374
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about BOT 8
- What vehicle is registration BOT 8 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BOT 8 on a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Sept 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does BOT 8 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on BOT 8 expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on BOT 8?
- The MOT on BOT 8 expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has BOT 8 done?
- BOT 8 was recorded at 37,613 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 1,448 miles a year.
- Has BOT 8 ever failed its MOT?
- No. BOT 8 has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on BOT 8 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 BOT 8 find?
- BOT 8 passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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