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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

L8 BOBMOT history

L8 BOB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L8 BOB 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 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,208 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BOB was last recorded at 69,208 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,183 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,208 miles
  • 2023 – 69,183 miles
  • 2022 – 68,806 miles
  • 2021 – 67,850 miles
  • 2020 – 66,830 miles
  • 2019 – 64,692 miles
  • 2018 – 61,684 miles
  • 2017 – 57,035 miles
  • 2016 – 48,689 miles
  • 2015 – 40,619 miles
  • 2014 – 37,923 miles
  • 2013 – 34,807 miles
  • 2012 – 33,173 miles
  • 2009 – 28,903 miles
  • 2008 – 18,108 miles
  • 2007 – 16,196 miles
  • 2006 – 14,292 miles
  • 2005 – 11,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,208 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder the car all 4 Suspension's spring mounting prescribed area is corroded.

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,208 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,208 miles
    Test number
    137631582864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder the car all 4 Suspension's spring mounting prescribed area is corroded.

  2. Pass69,183 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,183 miles
    Test number
    753811505616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,806 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,806 miles
    Test number
    876551334950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,850 miles (+1,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    162235927377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,830 miles (+2,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    187321928968
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to NSR inner sill - not excessive
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills - not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of OSF chassis under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    865713113506
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of OSF chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,692 miles (+3,008)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    251631194282
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSteering locking device ineffective Nearside track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer face of OSF chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,684 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    538122056604
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass57,035 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    391285699509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,022 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    847372186576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,689 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,689 miles
    Test number
    919481153191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,619 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    358120505175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,923 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,923 miles
    Test number
    226565984047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,807 miles (+1,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    267085793052
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass33,173 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,173 miles
    Test number
    328776712199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,903 miles (+10,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,903 miles
    Test number
    324767909379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass18,108 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,108 miles
    Test number
    981181948207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,196 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,196 miles
    Test number
    560736537231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,292 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,292 miles
    Test number
    643192546268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    11,151 miles
    Test number
    352092445206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BOB

Does L8 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BOB is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 BOB?
The MOT on L8 BOB is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BOB done?
L8 BOB was recorded at 69,208 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,862 miles a year.
Has L8 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BOB has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L8 BOB 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 L8 BOB find?
L8 BOB passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; under the car all 4 suspension's spring mounting prescribed area is corroded..

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