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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LB08 HLUMOT history

LB08 HLU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,100 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HLU was last recorded at 131,100 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,092 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,100 miles
  • 2025 – 129,079 miles
  • 2024 – 121,346 miles
  • 2023 – 106,119 miles
  • 2022 – 90,121 miles
  • 2021 – 89,092 miles
  • 2020 – 88,285 miles
  • 2019 – 84,050 miles
  • 2018 – 75,956 miles
  • 2017 – 68,284 miles
  • 2016 – 59,812 miles
  • 2015 – 50,077 miles
  • 2014 – 40,762 miles
  • 2013 – 32,868 miles
  • 2012 – 24,382 miles
  • 2011 – 16,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,100 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak (rear diff, propshaft flange seal)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,100 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,100 miles
    Test number
    193969733316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,092 miles (+2,013)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    524846940202
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,079 miles
    Test number
    192893880792
    • AdvisoryOil leak (rear diff, propshaft flange seal)

  4. Fail129,079 miles (+7,733)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,079 miles
    Test number
    759516733866
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image(suspect bulb fitted incorrectly) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak (rear diff, propshaft flange seal)

  5. Pass121,346 miles (+15,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,346 miles
    Test number
    378210143537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,119 miles (+15,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    229973769886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,121 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    249625569208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,092 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,092 miles
    Test number
    906234102038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,090 miles (+805)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,090 miles
    Test number
    648181344380
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight bind and grabbing on brake test (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass88,285 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    832415579662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,050 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    471043066993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,048 miles (+8,092)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    696228369089
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass75,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    749739779026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,956 miles (+7,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    788706176884
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass68,284 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,284 miles
    Test number
    116764610268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,812 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    523058146653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,077 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    256384195171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,762 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    618561614255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,868 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    555083733207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,382 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,382 miles
    Test number
    159699612297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,374 miles
    Test number
    116858831289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HLU

Does LB08 HLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HLU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HLU?
The MOT on LB08 HLU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HLU done?
LB08 HLU was recorded at 131,100 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,659 miles a year.
Has LB08 HLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HLU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 HLU 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 LB08 HLU find?
LB08 HLU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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