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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LC08 FHPMOT history

LC08 FHP is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LC08 FHP green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,885 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FHP was last recorded at 143,885 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 4,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,616 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,269 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,885 miles
  • 2025 – 139,616 miles
  • 2024 – 135,797 miles
  • 2023 – 131,595 miles
  • 2022 – 129,618 miles
  • 2021 – 128,571 miles
  • 2020 – 127,702 miles
  • 2019 – 126,018 miles
  • 2018 – 122,527 miles
  • 2017 – 120,495 miles
  • 2016 – 114,954 miles
  • 2015 – 108,694 miles
  • 2014 – 98,850 miles
  • 2013 – 79,991 miles
  • 2012 – 60,655 miles
  • 2011 – 42,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,885 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,885 miles (+4,269)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,885 miles
    Test number
    946836961969
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,616 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,616 miles
    Test number
    590603519972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,797 miles (+4,202)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,797 miles
    Test number
    118490961818
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass131,595 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,595 miles
    Test number
    696455328044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail131,590 miles (+34)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,590 miles
    Test number
    642931340679
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail131,556 miles (+1,938)2 dangerous3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    384286204982
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  7. Pass129,618 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,618 miles
    Test number
    510856965380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,615 miles (+1,044)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,615 miles
    Test number
    287722012386
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass128,571 miles (+869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,571 miles
    Test number
    695320425237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,702 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,702 miles
    Test number
    377004021813
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel damaged

  11. Pass126,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,018 miles
    Test number
    379697420102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f road wheel slightly damaged

  12. Fail126,018 miles (+3,491)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,018 miles
    Test number
    486894525461
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f road wheel slightly damaged

  13. Pass122,527 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,527 miles
    Test number
    510457413239
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass120,495 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,495 miles
    Test number
    717469846992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,954 miles (+6,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    345702754580
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass108,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    198735335408
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail108,694 miles (+9,844)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    759945135062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,850 miles (+278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    116800364429
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail98,572 miles (+18,581)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,572 miles
    Test number
    318913754038
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass79,991 miles (+19,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,991 miles
    Test number
    806194653097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass60,655 miles (+18,361)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    786443762056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,294 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    899901891071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,476 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,476 miles
    Test number
    515408071030
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LC08 FHP

Does LC08 FHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FHP is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FHP?
The MOT on LC08 FHP is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FHP done?
LC08 FHP was recorded at 143,885 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has LC08 FHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FHP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 FHP 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 LC08 FHP find?
LC08 FHP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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