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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LB08 LVAMOT history

LB08 LVA is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,901 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB08 LVA was last recorded at 75,901 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,901 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,901 miles
  • 2025 – 69,103 miles
  • 2024 – 63,681 miles
  • 2022 – 59,269 miles
  • 2021 – 53,643 miles
  • 2020 – 48,666 miles
  • 2019 – 44,166 miles
  • 2018 – 41,628 miles
  • 2017 – 36,221 miles
  • 2016 – 30,848 miles
  • 2015 – 25,249 miles
  • 2014 – 19,992 miles
  • 2013 – 9,041 miles
  • 2012 – 7,507 miles
  • 2011 – 5,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,901 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    446191442735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,901 miles (+6,798)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    580459565540
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,103 miles (+5,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    586924793276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass63,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    205072685816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,681 miles (+4,412)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    873277590545
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass59,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    401591622022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail59,269 miles (+5,626)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    164283946461
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass53,643 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,643 miles
    Test number
    319968411985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,641 miles (+4,975)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    141052035665
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass48,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    517110857120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,666 miles (+4,500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    913998537060
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,166 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    313422232727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    153668765203
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to headlamp lenses

  14. Fail41,628 miles (+5,407)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    529745165660
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to headlamp lenses

  15. Pass36,221 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,221 miles
    Test number
    782455443042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,848 miles (+5,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,848 miles
    Test number
    585573069224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass25,249 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,249 miles
    Test number
    760150838051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,992 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,992 miles
    Test number
    865289574200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,041 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,041 miles
    Test number
    285556893296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,038 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,038 miles
    Test number
    575044183263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,442 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    8,442 miles
    Test number
    388246013153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,507 miles (+2,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    7,507 miles
    Test number
    359308812128
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass5,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    5,277 miles
    Test number
    148508011185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 LVA

Does LB08 LVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LVA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LVA?
The MOT on LB08 LVA is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LVA done?
LB08 LVA was recorded at 75,901 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has LB08 LVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LVA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 LVA 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 LVA find?
LB08 LVA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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