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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LB08 LVYMOT history

LB08 LVY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,867 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LVY was last recorded at 83,867 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 7,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,419 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,448 miles
Average per year
4,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,867 miles
  • 2025 – 76,419 miles
  • 2023 – 76,393 miles
  • 2022 – 76,242 miles
  • 2021 – 70,852 miles
  • 2020 – 69,022 miles
  • 2019 – 59,208 miles
  • 2018 – 50,418 miles
  • 2017 – 48,432 miles
  • 2016 – 35,600 miles
  • 2015 – 33,826 miles
  • 2014 – 30,367 miles
  • 2013 – 27,773 miles
  • 2012 – 24,367 miles
  • 2011 – 20,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,867 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,867 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,867 miles
    Test number
    726509025482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,419 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    230392453951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,411 miles (+18)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    745209234343
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,393 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    425620264816
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail76,393 miles (+151)1 dangerous5 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    177844121021
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessivly perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm cut at anti roll bar link mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large holes caused by trapped piece of wood (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm cut at anti roll bar link mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,242 miles (+5,390)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    464169893949
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating brakes feel like abs is kicking in (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,852 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,852 miles
    Test number
    254958706930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,022 miles (+9,814)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    927230406887
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,208 miles
    Test number
    888906061408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail59,208 miles (+8,790)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,208 miles
    Test number
    396467492134
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,418 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    668497171100
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT AND REAR ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail50,418 miles (+1,986)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    297565145729
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT AND REAR ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,432 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,432 miles
    Test number
    329365484372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail48,432 miles (+12,832)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,432 miles
    Test number
    778439366841
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,600 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    180039103906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,826 miles (+3,459)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,826 miles
    Test number
    878308335148
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and sidewalls perished
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack tierod

  17. Pass30,367 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    275204114439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,773 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,773 miles
    Test number
    199293543175
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass27,773 miles (+3,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,773 miles
    Test number
    876113743149
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass24,367 miles (+4,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,367 miles
    Test number
    675611362131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,339 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,339 miles
    Test number
    407361061172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,294 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,294 miles
    Test number
    548420561113
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

Questions about LB08 LVY

Does LB08 LVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LVY is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LVY?
The MOT on LB08 LVY is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LVY done?
LB08 LVY was recorded at 83,867 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,238 miles a year.
Has LB08 LVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LVY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 LVY 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 LVY find?
LB08 LVY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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