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Mazda 5

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LL08 BVWMOT history

LL08 BVW is a black diesel Mazda 5 first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 213,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
213,132 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BVW was last recorded at 213,132 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 7,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,989 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,143 miles
Average per year
9,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 213,132 miles
  • 2023 – 205,989 miles
  • 2022 – 198,314 miles
  • 2021 – 191,578 miles
  • 2020 – 180,726 miles
  • 2019 – 167,420 miles
  • 2018 – 157,892 miles
  • 2017 – 142,800 miles
  • 2016 – 135,233 miles
  • 2015 – 129,863 miles
  • 2014 – 128,039 miles
  • 2013 – 120,188 miles
  • 2012 – 113,263 miles
  • 2011 – 84,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,132 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,132 miles (+7,143)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    213,132 miles
    Test number
    786141017977
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass205,989 miles (+7,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,989 miles
    Test number
    732970618849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,314 miles (+6,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,314 miles
    Test number
    784045341280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass191,578 miles (+10,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,578 miles
    Test number
    266595084489
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass180,726 miles (+13,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,726 miles
    Test number
    494131959599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    858487988366
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass167,420 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    381495181675
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail167,420 miles (+9,528)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    117596631548
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass157,892 miles (+15,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,892 miles
    Test number
    814742274148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,800 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,800 miles
    Test number
    100884655133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,799 miles (+7,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,799 miles
    Test number
    497360424508
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  12. Pass135,233 miles (+5,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,233 miles
    Test number
    407161229172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass129,863 miles (+1,824)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,863 miles
    Test number
    737022455179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tires slightly worn on inner edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass128,039 miles (+7,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,039 miles
    Test number
    995574434174
    • NoteEmm to clean to read

  15. Pass120,188 miles (+6,925)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,188 miles
    Test number
    257056333107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEmm to clean to read

  16. Pass113,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    108910552100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail113,263 miles (+28,673)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    315660752186
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass84,590 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,590 miles
    Test number
    439773151112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail84,590 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,590 miles
    Test number
    249794941454
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL08 BVW

Does LL08 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 BVW expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BVW?
The MOT on LL08 BVW expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 BVW done?
LL08 BVW was recorded at 213,132 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 9,489 miles a year.
Has LL08 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BVW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LL08 BVW 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 BVW find?
LL08 BVW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front engine mounting damaged but not to excess, and 1 more.

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