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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL08 DHUMOT history

LL08 DHU is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LL08 DHU black 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 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,621 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 DHU
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 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 DHU was last recorded at 83,621 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,246 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,375 miles
Average per year
3,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,621 miles
  • 2025 – 80,246 miles
  • 2024 – 76,993 miles
  • 2023 – 71,263 miles
  • 2022 – 67,070 miles
  • 2021 – 66,301 miles
  • 2019 – 65,164 miles
  • 2018 – 63,784 miles
  • 2016 – 59,269 miles
  • 2015 – 51,804 miles
  • 2014 – 40,276 miles
  • 2013 – 36,049 miles
  • 2012 – 32,500 miles
  • 2011 – 29,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,621 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded/holed

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,621 miles (+3,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    888003723964
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill corroded/holed

  2. Pass80,246 miles (+3,253)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,246 miles
    Test number
    903865378559
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,993 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,993 miles
    Test number
    834420012471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    262267881545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,262 miles (+4,192)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    978112619141
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,070 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,070 miles
    Test number
    743853406255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,301 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,301 miles
    Test number
    494388370079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,274 miles (+1,110)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    449634804325
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 88W 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 88W Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Unable to assess wheel bearing due to binding brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 R17 88W Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,164 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    810737906557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    861436346836
    • AdvisoryN\s\r tyre tread low
    • AdvisoryO s r tyre has a nail in tread

  11. Fail63,784 miles (+4,515)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    391464558399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN\s\r tyre tread low
    • AdvisoryO s r tyre has a nail in tread

  12. Pass59,269 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    780669216478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,268 miles (+7,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    192715790883
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass51,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    102153322777
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner shoulders

  15. Fail51,796 miles (+11,520)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    578084504128
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and offside rear bald on inner shoulder

  16. Pass40,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,276 miles
    Test number
    709814754384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,274 miles (+4,225)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,274 miles
    Test number
    928354254301
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass36,049 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    899645153349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,500 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,500 miles
    Test number
    129813942247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,279 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,279 miles
    Test number
    247248641280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,622 miles
    Test number
    918565541136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 DHU

Does LL08 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 DHU is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 DHU?
The MOT on LL08 DHU is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 DHU done?
LL08 DHU was recorded at 83,621 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,730 miles a year.
Has LL08 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 DHU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 DHU 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 DHU find?
LL08 DHU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear; nearside rear inner sill corroded; offside rear inner sill corroded/holed.

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