
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass88,881 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,881 miles
- Test number
- 583315357448
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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
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))
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))
Pass67,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,271 miles
- Test number
- 140983615728
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass56,647 miles (+7,401)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 56,647 miles
- Test number
- 718790795159
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass40,815 miles (+8,301)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 40,815 miles
- Test number
- 239169393117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,514 miles (+7,124)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,514 miles
- Test number
- 696943492152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,390 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 25,390 miles
- Test number
- 136436791125
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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