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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL08 VKDMOT history

LL08 VKD is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LL08 VKD 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,503 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VKD
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
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VKD was last recorded at 74,503 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,195 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,308 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,503 miles
  • 2025 – 71,195 miles
  • 2024 – 70,423 miles
  • 2023 – 69,209 miles
  • 2021 – 66,049 miles
  • 2020 – 63,628 miles
  • 2019 – 61,536 miles
  • 2018 – 59,121 miles
  • 2017 – 56,168 miles
  • 2015 – 49,504 miles
  • 2014 – 43,882 miles
  • 2012 – 30,204 miles
  • 2011 – 27,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,503 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,503 miles (+3,308)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,503 miles
    Test number
    536785103950
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    761664624338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,195 miles (+772)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    987775078426
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,423 miles
    Test number
    989924475146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,423 miles (+1,214)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,423 miles
    Test number
    621764323981
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,209 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    882113328680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,784 miles (+1,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    153805292647
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass66,049 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    239482435808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    295915385221
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail63,628 miles (+2,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,628 miles
    Test number
    934019413941
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass61,536 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    207277188556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,121 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    270899624948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,168 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    591740137137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,504 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    667352412099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,489 miles (+5,607)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    217185004888
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Fail43,882 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    245536044311
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass43,882 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    448086044415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,660 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    195242804052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,204 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    605858982173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass27,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,015 miles
    Test number
    525624891154
    • 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)

Questions about LL08 VKD

Does LL08 VKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VKD is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VKD?
The MOT on LL08 VKD is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VKD done?
LL08 VKD was recorded at 74,503 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has LL08 VKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VKD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 VKD 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 VKD find?
LL08 VKD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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