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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

L8 KCDMOT history

L8 KCD is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L8 KCD blue 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,930 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KCD was last recorded at 103,930 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,389 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
541 miles
Average per year
5,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,930 miles
  • 2025 – 103,389 miles
  • 2024 – 100,796 miles
  • 2023 – 98,417 miles
  • 2021 – 94,545 miles
  • 2020 – 92,079 miles
  • 2019 – 88,505 miles
  • 2018 – 82,245 miles
  • 2017 – 76,239 miles
  • 2016 – 71,916 miles
  • 2015 – 60,120 miles
  • 2014 – 45,805 miles
  • 2013 – 35,921 miles
  • 2012 – 27,358 miles
  • 2011 – 19,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,930 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion on suspension partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,930 miles (+541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    635454095737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on suspension parts

  2. Pass103,389 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    456474901819
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on suspension parts

  3. Pass100,796 miles (+2,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,796 miles
    Test number
    275590266541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass98,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,417 miles
    Test number
    340444714926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,417 miles (+3,872)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,417 miles
    Test number
    732676226274
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,545 miles (+2,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    801890215598
    • 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))

  7. Pass92,079 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,079 miles
    Test number
    135757779610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,505 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    876619107092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,245 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,245 miles
    Test number
    695545458946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    109923536840
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail76,239 miles (+4,323)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    822718806518
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass71,916 miles (+11,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    292473621231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,120 miles (+14,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,120 miles
    Test number
    375872595126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass45,805 miles (+9,884)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,805 miles
    Test number
    106683304269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,921 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,921 miles
    Test number
    677642093145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,358 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    685039502297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,278 miles (+6,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,278 miles
    Test number
    577080632068
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    469375631046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KCD

Does L8 KCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KCD is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 KCD?
The MOT on L8 KCD is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 KCD done?
L8 KCD was recorded at 103,930 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
Has L8 KCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KCD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 KCD 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 KCD find?
L8 KCD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; light corrosion on suspension parts.

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