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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL08 SVJMOT history

LL08 SVJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

LL08 SVJ blue 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 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
132,260 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 SVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 SVJ was last recorded at 132,260 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 1,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,379 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,881 miles
Average per year
8,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,260 miles
  • 2024 – 130,379 miles
  • 2023 – 128,153 miles
  • 2021 – 120,174 miles
  • 2020 – 105,484 miles
  • 2019 – 93,082 miles
  • 2018 – 78,247 miles
  • 2017 – 63,134 miles
  • 2016 – 47,913 miles
  • 2015 – 40,799 miles
  • 2014 – 31,553 miles
  • 2013 – 23,373 miles
  • 2012 – 19,092 miles
  • 2011 – 12,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,260 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to car

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,260 miles (+1,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,260 miles
    Test number
    598481715583
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to car

  2. Pass130,379 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,379 miles
    Test number
    985679634786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,153 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,153 miles
    Test number
    247653979314
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,153 miles (+7,979)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,153 miles
    Test number
    448362679995
    • MajorNearside Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,174 miles (+14,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    189882588728
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 1.6mm + cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 2mm + cracked in tread

  6. Pass105,484 miles (+12,402)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    851616940688
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass93,082 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    802121996497
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,082 miles (+14,835)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    899966919943
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,247 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    956966447206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn

  10. Fail78,247 miles (+15,113)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    553696433109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn

  11. Pass63,134 miles (+15,221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,134 miles
    Test number
    499618406623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,913 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    222539440229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,799 miles
    Test number
    839269460335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,799 miles (+9,246)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,799 miles
    Test number
    594913122651
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,553 miles (+8,180)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    759055434321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on outer shoulder

  16. Pass23,373 miles (+4,281)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,373 miles
    Test number
    486581933359
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass19,092 miles (+6,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    19,092 miles
    Test number
    526181732397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass12,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    625644751187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,920 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    645124251103
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LL08 SVJ

Does LL08 SVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 SVJ expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 SVJ?
The MOT on LL08 SVJ expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 SVJ done?
LL08 SVJ was recorded at 132,260 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 8,591 miles a year.
Has LL08 SVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 SVJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 SVJ 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 SVJ find?
LL08 SVJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake binding; corrosion to car.

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