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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

K28 LCGMOT history

K28 LCG is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

K28 LCG white 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,649 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 LCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 LCG was last recorded at 86,649 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2015: 37,142 miles, lower than 42,888 miles on 31 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,249 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,400 miles
Average per year
4,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,649 miles
  • 2025 – 85,249 miles
  • 2024 – 82,794 miles
  • 2023 – 80,941 miles
  • 2022 – 75,829 miles
  • 2020 – 74,368 miles
  • 2019 – 65,577 miles
  • 2018 – 59,349 miles
  • 2017 – 51,527 miles
  • 2016 – 44,321 miles
  • 2015 – 37,142 miles
  • 2014 – 42,888 miles
  • 2013 – 24,163 miles
  • 2012 – 18,953 miles
  • 2011 – 14,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,649 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,649 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    807734687235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,249 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    256688449497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,794 miles (+1,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,794 miles
    Test number
    804687472723
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass80,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    541164005938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,941 miles (+5,112)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    867214650980
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass75,829 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    659172074173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,368 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    998757208571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,452 miles (+7,875)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,452 miles
    Test number
    749933611102
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass65,577 miles (+6,228)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    65,577 miles
    Test number
    509139122574
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass59,349 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,349 miles
    Test number
    594755046926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  11. Fail59,156 miles (+7,629)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,156 miles
    Test number
    525607737347
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  12. Pass51,527 miles (+7,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    699230762509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass44,321 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    887680239465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,090 miles (+6,948)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    673211265199
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass37,142 miles (-5,746)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,142 miles
    Test number
    288625845426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,888 miles (+18,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    288181054133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,163 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,163 miles
    Test number
    897538583088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,953 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,953 miles
    Test number
    959499972052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    709914781031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K28 LCG

Does K28 LCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 LCG is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 LCG?
The MOT on K28 LCG is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 LCG done?
K28 LCG was recorded at 86,649 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
Has K28 LCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 LCG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K28 LCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K28 LCG find?
K28 LCG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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