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Mazda 5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LB08 VCXMOT history

LB08 VCX is a black petrol Mazda 5 first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,098 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VCX was last recorded at 128,098 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,098 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,098 miles
  • 2024 – 119,098 miles
  • 2023 – 112,736 miles
  • 2022 – 108,931 miles
  • 2021 – 101,733 miles
  • 2020 – 94,172 miles
  • 2019 – 88,881 miles
  • 2018 – 80,979 miles
  • 2017 – 67,271 miles
  • 2016 – 63,318 miles
  • 2015 – 56,647 miles
  • 2014 – 49,246 miles
  • 2013 – 40,815 miles
  • 2012 – 32,514 miles
  • 2011 – 25,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,098 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and components heavily coated in underseal

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    328629835064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components heavily coated in underseal
  2. Fail128,098 miles (+9,000)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    647575121204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass119,098 miles (+295)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,098 miles
    Test number
    282982236031
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail118,803 miles (+6,067)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    717781678503
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split & play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split & play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass112,736 miles (+3,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,736 miles
    Test number
    817730146692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,931 miles (+7,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,931 miles
    Test number
    370079797070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass101,733 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,733 miles
    Test number
    255223505292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail101,731 miles (+7,559)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,731 miles
    Test number
    932744973071
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass94,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    113114169665
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange weld (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail94,172 miles (+5,291)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    136538977889
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange weld (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass88,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,881 miles
    Test number
    583315357448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail88,878 miles (+7,899)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    431081170429
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass80,979 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,979 miles
    Test number
    899248467265
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail80,974 miles (+13,703)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    539297969937
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass67,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    140983615728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,271 miles (+3,953)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    561006100975
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass63,318 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    797832285078
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
  18. Pass56,647 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    718790795159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,246 miles (+8,431)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    886676894138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass40,815 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,815 miles
    Test number
    239169393117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,514 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,514 miles
    Test number
    696943492152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,390 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,390 miles
    Test number
    136436791125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,351 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,351 miles
    Test number
    758315591185
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LB08 VCX

Does LB08 VCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VCX is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VCX?
The MOT on LB08 VCX is valid until 27 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 VCX done?
LB08 VCX was recorded at 128,098 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,147 miles a year.
Has LB08 VCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VCX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 VCX 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 VCX find?
LB08 VCX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear subframe and components heavily coated in underseal.

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