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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL08 BVPMOT history

LL08 BVP is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LL08 BVP grey 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,848 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BVP was last recorded at 53,848 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,829 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,019 miles
Average per year
1,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,848 miles
  • 2024 – 51,829 miles
  • 2023 – 49,208 miles
  • 2022 – 46,568 miles
  • 2021 – 43,509 miles
  • 2020 – 40,012 miles
  • 2019 – 39,193 miles
  • 2018 – 38,869 miles
  • 2017 – 37,584 miles
  • 2016 – 36,217 miles
  • 2015 – 34,995 miles
  • 2014 – 33,369 miles
  • 2013 – 31,443 miles
  • 2012 – 30,750 miles
  • 2011 – 25,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,848 miles (+2,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,848 miles
    Test number
    879784920527
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass51,829 miles (+2,621)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,829 miles
    Test number
    380375572004
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass49,208 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    736421485097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass46,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    846233211374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail46,568 miles (+3,059)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    779761265642
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass43,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,509 miles
    Test number
    911132000847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,509 miles (+3,497)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,509 miles
    Test number
    851019379672
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass40,012 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,012 miles
    Test number
    909699225313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,000 miles (+807)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,000 miles
    Test number
    724074430487
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass39,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    728164801058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,193 miles (+324)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    679355654707
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass38,869 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,869 miles
    Test number
    912691997737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass37,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    107286127264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,584 miles (+1,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    450792332971
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass36,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,217 miles
    Test number
    245961130469
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail36,217 miles (+1,222)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,217 miles
    Test number
    590415461274
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass34,995 miles (+1,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    397269825142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass33,369 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,369 miles
    Test number
    708060534184
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass31,443 miles (+693)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,443 miles
    Test number
    329250613139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass30,750 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,750 miles
    Test number
    379249112150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,803 miles
    Test number
    238369501115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,803 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,803 miles
    Test number
    535719601197
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LL08 BVP

Does LL08 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 BVP is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BVP?
The MOT on LL08 BVP is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 BVP done?
LL08 BVP was recorded at 53,848 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,898 miles a year.
Has LL08 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BVP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL08 BVP 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 LL08 BVP find?
LL08 BVP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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