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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LB08 LCJMOT history

LB08 LCJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,295 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LCJ was last recorded at 122,295 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,261 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,295 miles
  • 2025 – 116,771 miles
  • 2024 – 110,991 miles
  • 2023 – 105,522 miles
  • 2022 – 99,586 miles
  • 2021 – 93,730 miles
  • 2020 – 87,912 miles
  • 2019 – 82,918 miles
  • 2018 – 82,148 miles
  • 2017 – 79,498 miles
  • 2016 – 74,889 miles
  • 2015 – 68,589 miles
  • 2014 – 59,952 miles
  • 2013 – 50,216 miles
  • 2012 – 40,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,295 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • REAR TYRES PERISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,295 miles (+34)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,295 miles
    Test number
    276501111468
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Fail122,261 miles (+5,490)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,261 miles
    Test number
    963853000507
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass116,771 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    653556278566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,991 miles
    Test number
    368626781481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Fail110,991 miles (+5,469)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,991 miles
    Test number
    871395286850
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass105,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    189031874746
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES PERISHED FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail105,522 miles (+5,936)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    340448397822
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES PERISHED FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass99,586 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,586 miles
    Test number
    186376017601
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

  9. Pass93,730 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    510079774420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES PERISHED

  10. Fail93,649 miles (+5,737)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,649 miles
    Test number
    855986709111
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES PERISHED

  11. Pass87,912 miles (+4,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    498531025980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass82,918 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,918 miles
    Test number
    557078614410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,148 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,148 miles
    Test number
    843625718561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,498 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,498 miles
    Test number
    317406480739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    213384590539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,889 miles (+6,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    557088839036
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass68,589 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,589 miles
    Test number
    737967065116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,952 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,952 miles
    Test number
    757498664189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,216 miles (+9,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,216 miles
    Test number
    619623863138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    769586962114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 LCJ

Does LB08 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LCJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LCJ?
The MOT on LB08 LCJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LCJ done?
LB08 LCJ was recorded at 122,295 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has LB08 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LCJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 LCJ 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 LCJ find?
LB08 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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