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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LB08 VBZMOT history

LB08 VBZ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,984 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VBZ
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VBZ was last recorded at 58,984 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,124 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,860 miles
Average per year
3,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,984 miles
  • 2024 – 57,124 miles
  • 2023 – 56,139 miles
  • 2022 – 55,556 miles
  • 2021 – 54,495 miles
  • 2020 – 53,174 miles
  • 2019 – 50,133 miles
  • 2018 – 48,099 miles
  • 2017 – 42,429 miles
  • 2016 – 35,891 miles
  • 2015 – 31,329 miles
  • 2014 – 26,608 miles
  • 2013 – 21,364 miles
  • 2012 – 16,179 miles
  • 2011 – 11,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,984 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,984 miles (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,984 miles
    Test number
    192194992343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass57,124 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    663438403294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,139 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    635434727171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,556 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    845962135331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,495 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    876978440478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,174 miles (+3,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,174 miles
    Test number
    878812656236
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 getting low edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass50,133 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,133 miles
    Test number
    813009649406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,099 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    924827442804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,429 miles (+6,538)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    221894193041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,891 miles (+4,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,891 miles
    Test number
    685591275804
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are binding on slightly
  11. Pass31,329 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,329 miles
    Test number
    546183865174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,608 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,608 miles
    Test number
    419171774171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,364 miles (+5,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,364 miles
    Test number
    926473963111
    • NoteOs wiper split
  14. Pass16,179 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,179 miles
    Test number
    168176962136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,043 miles
    Test number
    935969261107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VBZ

Does LB08 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VBZ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VBZ?
The MOT on LB08 VBZ is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VBZ done?
LB08 VBZ was recorded at 58,984 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,332 miles a year.
Has LB08 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
No. LB08 VBZ has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB08 VBZ 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 VBZ find?
LB08 VBZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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