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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,839 cc

LL08 SVEMOT history

LL08 SVE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LL08 SVE red 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,397 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 SVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 SVE was last recorded at 111,397 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,371 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,026 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,397 miles
  • 2025 – 108,371 miles
  • 2024 – 106,553 miles
  • 2023 – 104,507 miles
  • 2022 – 101,396 miles
  • 2021 – 98,012 miles
  • 2020 – 95,430 miles
  • 2019 – 91,834 miles
  • 2018 – 88,280 miles
  • 2017 – 86,203 miles
  • 2016 – 83,243 miles
  • 2014 – 81,301 miles
  • 2013 – 80,506 miles
  • 2012 – 77,537 miles
  • 2011 – 56,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,397 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Assembly including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,397 miles (+3,026)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,397 miles
    Test number
    770747414638
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Assembly including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass108,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,371 miles
    Test number
    550802442473
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail108,371 miles (+1,818)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,371 miles
    Test number
    949924785999
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,553 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,553 miles
    Test number
    122989952047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,507 miles (+3,111)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    378216542695
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split, and washers weak. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass101,396 miles (+3,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    867226441701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass98,012 miles (+2,582)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    898027837013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass95,430 miles (+3,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    424950327525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher operation poor
  9. Pass91,834 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    208743456588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,280 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,280 miles
    Test number
    841816558763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,203 miles (+2,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,203 miles
    Test number
    936713447130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  12. Pass83,243 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    113748102322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,301 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    746238934321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,506 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    236230033350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,537 miles (+20,635)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    277695642471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,902 miles
    Test number
    385805851197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 SVE

Does LL08 SVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 SVE is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 SVE?
The MOT on LL08 SVE is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 SVE done?
LL08 SVE was recorded at 111,397 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has LL08 SVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 SVE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 SVE 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 SVE find?
LL08 SVE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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