Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc
LC08 YYBMOT history
LC08 YYB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,624 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 113,624 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 YYB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 YYB was last recorded at 113,624 miles on 6 May 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,604 miles · 28 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 6,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,624 miles
- 2025 – 110,998 miles
- 2024 – 104,001 miles
- 2023 – 95,787 miles
- 2022 – 93,043 miles
- 2021 – 85,365 miles
- 2020 – 73,619 miles
- 2019 – 64,283 miles
- 2018 – 53,973 miles
- 2017 – 50,395 miles
- 2016 – 48,066 miles
- 2015 – 44,532 miles
- 2014 – 41,293 miles
- 2013 – 34,359 miles
- 2012 – 28,449 miles
- 2011 – 22,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,624 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front accident damage front wingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower Track Control Arms on both sides
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Under tray and side sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,624 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 113,624 miles
- Test number
- 237538191425
- AdvisoryNearside Front accident damage front wing
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,604 miles (+2,606)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,604 miles
- Test number
- 267685431992
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front accident damage front wing
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,998 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 110,998 miles
- Test number
- 782561479098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,969 miles (+6,968)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,969 miles
- Test number
- 445431516629
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass104,001 miles (+26)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 104,001 miles
- Test number
- 595129717060
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower Track Control Arms on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail103,975 miles (+8,188)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,975 miles
- Test number
- 269125794566
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower Track Control Arms on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing Low look around 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is Covered in hot spots (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing Low look around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 95,787 miles
- Test number
- 776729676249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,787 miles (+2,744)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,787 miles
- Test number
- 465657203721
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,043 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 93,043 miles
- Test number
- 518166487534
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder tray and side sill covers fitted
Fail93,043 miles (+7,678)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,043 miles
- Test number
- 285734681064
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnder tray and side sill covers fitted
Pass85,365 miles (+11,746)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 85,365 miles
- Test number
- 990079924010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,619 miles (+9,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 73,619 miles
- Test number
- 346067329936
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,283 miles (+75)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 64,283 miles
- Test number
- 448910460651
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail64,208 miles (+10,235)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,208 miles
- Test number
- 543401007550
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass53,973 miles (+3,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 53,973 miles
- Test number
- 836676138286
- AdvisoryRear tyres heavily perished and cracked
Pass50,395 miles (+2,329)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 50,395 miles
- Test number
- 174937740501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,066 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 48,066 miles
- Test number
- 990679434955
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear & offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished + wearing on edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Fail48,066 miles (+3,534)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,066 miles
- Test number
- 940231203217
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear & offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished + wearing on edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Pass44,532 miles (+3,239)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 44,532 miles
- Test number
- 336727185127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass41,293 miles (+6,934)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 41,293 miles
- Test number
- 375289384139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,359 miles (+5,910)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 34,359 miles
- Test number
- 125125883164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,449 miles (+5,487)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 28,449 miles
- Test number
- 249346982427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,962 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 22,962 miles
- Test number
- 525627081103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 22,841 miles
- Test number
- 305158631189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 YYB
- Does LC08 YYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 YYB is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 YYB?
- The MOT on LC08 YYB is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 YYB done?
- LC08 YYB was recorded at 113,624 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,065 miles a year.
- Has LC08 YYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 YYB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC08 YYB 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 YYB find?
- LC08 YYB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front accident damage front wing; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm.
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