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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LD08 XMEMOT history

LD08 XME is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LD08 XME blue 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,896 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XME was last recorded at 69,896 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,026 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,870 miles
Average per year
3,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,896 miles
  • 2025 – 68,026 miles
  • 2024 – 65,871 miles
  • 2023 – 64,507 miles
  • 2022 – 57,787 miles
  • 2021 – 57,548 miles
  • 2019 – 52,675 miles
  • 2018 – 48,234 miles
  • 2017 – 43,682 miles
  • 2016 – 38,753 miles
  • 2015 – 32,906 miles
  • 2014 – 28,667 miles
  • 2013 – 24,104 miles
  • 2012 – 20,278 miles
  • 2011 – 16,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,896 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,896 miles (+1,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    899922776812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass68,026 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    766318442409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,871 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    447103129977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,507 miles (+2,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    921701473145
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass62,459 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    489202042487
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass57,787 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,787 miles
    Test number
    493173076372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,548 miles (+4,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    151443549543
    • AdvisorySuspension rod ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly misty
  8. Pass52,675 miles (+4,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    729897246482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    722137034560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,234 miles (+4,552)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,234 miles
    Test number
    328215754012
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass43,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    435100772542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,682 miles (+4,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    931972779756
    • Repaired at testSeat belt insecurely fixed to the seat o/s/f (5.2.1a)
  13. Pass38,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,753 miles
    Test number
    456864503465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass38,753 miles (+5,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,753 miles
    Test number
    338246953681
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass32,906 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,906 miles
    Test number
    398811295167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,667 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    379746194158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on outer edges
  17. Fail28,667 miles (+4,563)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    398556694128
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on outer edges
  18. Pass24,104 miles (+3,826)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,104 miles
    Test number
    276403693457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge
  19. Pass20,278 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,278 miles
    Test number
    178462192165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,050 miles
    Test number
    226549281108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,050 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,050 miles
    Test number
    397149381151
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD08 XME

Does LD08 XME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XME is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XME?
The MOT on LD08 XME is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XME done?
LD08 XME was recorded at 69,896 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,567 miles a year.
Has LD08 XME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XME has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LD08 XME 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 LD08 XME find?
LD08 XME passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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