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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL08 MXSMOT history

LL08 MXS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LL08 MXS red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
54,504 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 MXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 MXS was last recorded at 54,504 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,739 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
3,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,504 miles
  • 2024 – 53,739 miles
  • 2023 – 52,421 miles
  • 2022 – 49,935 miles
  • 2021 – 49,295 miles
  • 2020 – 48,233 miles
  • 2019 – 45,908 miles
  • 2018 – 43,388 miles
  • 2017 – 40,344 miles
  • 2016 – 28,048 miles
  • 2014 – 21,182 miles
  • 2013 – 16,663 miles
  • 2012 – 11,992 miles
  • 2011 – 8,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    347751233665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail54,503 miles (+764)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    722384305132
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass53,739 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    638641035251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,736 miles (+1,315)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    322043129356
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle including brake and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,421 miles (+2,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    948131644248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    138437159935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,935 miles (+640)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    365293794727
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass49,295 miles (+1,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    568544351579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,233 miles (+2,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    727129581286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,908 miles (+2,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    623167945447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,388 miles (+3,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    678650253004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass40,344 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    927226195937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,336 miles (+5,998)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    601657751323
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass34,338 miles (+6,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    970945617411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass28,048 miles (+6,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    199797492298
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass21,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    145752824352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,182 miles (+4,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    445622724444
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass16,663 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,663 miles
    Test number
    689295803356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,992 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,992 miles
    Test number
    249885362409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    8,874 miles
    Test number
    795333731113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 MXS

Does LL08 MXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 MXS expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 MXS?
The MOT on LL08 MXS expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 MXS done?
LL08 MXS was recorded at 54,504 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 3,285 miles a year.
Has LL08 MXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 MXS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 MXS 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 MXS find?
LL08 MXS passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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