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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL08 VKAMOT history

LL08 VKA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LL08 VKA 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,386 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VKA
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
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VKA was last recorded at 73,386 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 2,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,839 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,547 miles
Average per year
3,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,386 miles
  • 2025 – 70,839 miles
  • 2024 – 66,371 miles
  • 2023 – 61,931 miles
  • 2022 – 56,494 miles
  • 2021 – 53,467 miles
  • 2020 – 51,836 miles
  • 2019 – 50,284 miles
  • 2018 – 47,507 miles
  • 2017 – 44,738 miles
  • 2016 – 41,876 miles
  • 2015 – 39,092 miles
  • 2014 – 35,917 miles
  • 2013 – 32,924 miles
  • 2012 – 29,544 miles
  • 2011 – 26,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,386 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,386 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    337104954570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass70,839 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    824194957249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,371 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,371 miles
    Test number
    848207429143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,931 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    232334874318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,494 miles (+3,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    368420294013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass53,467 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    796014349089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,836 miles (+1,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    900334912423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,284 miles (+2,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,284 miles
    Test number
    141416854378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,507 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    923368801961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,738 miles (+2,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,738 miles
    Test number
    991497833720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass41,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,876 miles
    Test number
    690901298598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has foreign object in tread

  12. Fail41,876 miles (+2,784)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,876 miles
    Test number
    391818242202
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has foreign object in tread

  13. Pass39,092 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,092 miles
    Test number
    979117345118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,917 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,917 miles
    Test number
    906885964177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,924 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,924 miles
    Test number
    679677753151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,544 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    626543962146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,365 miles
    Test number
    175077161120
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL08 VKA

Does LL08 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VKA is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VKA?
The MOT on LL08 VKA is valid until 23 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 VKA done?
LL08 VKA was recorded at 73,386 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
Has LL08 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VKA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LL08 VKA 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 VKA find?
LL08 VKA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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