Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc
LL08 MXTMOT history
LL08 MXT is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,347 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 98,347 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 MXT
- 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
- 31 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL08 MXT was last recorded at 98,347 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,882 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,465 miles
- Average per year
- 5,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,347 miles
- 2025 – 93,882 miles
- 2024 – 90,537 miles
- 2023 – 87,642 miles
- 2022 – 82,279 miles
- 2021 – 74,459 miles
- 2020 – 68,104 miles
- 2019 – 60,515 miles
- 2018 – 50,485 miles
- 2017 – 37,777 miles
- 2016 – 29,004 miles
- 2015 – 27,113 miles
- 2014 – 24,636 miles
- 2013 – 18,779 miles
- 2012 – 10,956 miles
- 2011 – 9,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail98,347 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower part cracked where bolts into hub (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil over spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail98,347 miles (+4,465)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,347 miles
- Test number
- 855905567639
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower part cracked where bolts into hub (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil over spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass93,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 93,882 miles
- Test number
- 503590578778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,882 miles (+3,345)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,882 miles
- Test number
- 186571268613
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass90,537 miles (+2,895)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 90,537 miles
- Test number
- 594541354532
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,642 miles (+5,363)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 87,642 miles
- Test number
- 184061742328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,279 miles (+7,820)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 82,279 miles
- Test number
- 670730433050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,459 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 74,459 miles
- Test number
- 967092417342
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass68,104 miles (+7,589)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 68,104 miles
- Test number
- 285867158587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,515 miles (+10,030)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 60,515 miles
- Test number
- 608585321349
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,485 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 50,485 miles
- Test number
- 995684721254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,473 miles (+12,696)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,473 miles
- Test number
- 735230983259
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,777 miles (+8,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 37,777 miles
- Test number
- 236030033237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,004 miles (+1,891)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 29,004 miles
- Test number
- 139256796815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,113 miles (+2,477)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 27,113 miles
- Test number
- 989591435153
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass24,636 miles (+5,857)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 24,636 miles
- Test number
- 349090144109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,779 miles (+7,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 18,779 miles
- Test number
- 237160253450
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,956 miles (+1,715)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 10,956 miles
- Test number
- 829652652164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 9,241 miles
- Test number
- 526290641168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 MXT
- Does LL08 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 MXT expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 MXT?
- The MOT on LL08 MXT expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 MXT done?
- LL08 MXT was recorded at 98,347 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,792 miles a year.
- Has LL08 MXT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 MXT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 MXT 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 MXT find?
- LL08 MXT failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 3 major defects: offside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached lower part cracked where bolts into hub; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front coil spring fractured or broken coil over spring, and 1 more.
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