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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL08 VKGMOT history

LL08 VKG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LL08 VKG blue 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,003 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VKG
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
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VKG was last recorded at 123,003 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,637 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,366 miles
Average per year
6,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,003 miles
  • 2025 – 121,637 miles
  • 2024 – 119,919 miles
  • 2023 – 116,676 miles
  • 2022 – 112,993 miles
  • 2021 – 110,905 miles
  • 2020 – 109,235 miles
  • 2019 – 107,130 miles
  • 2018 – 105,621 miles
  • 2017 – 103,367 miles
  • 2016 – 100,433 miles
  • 2015 – 91,086 miles
  • 2014 – 81,377 miles
  • 2013 – 65,420 miles
  • 2012 – 48,147 miles
  • 2011 – 30,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,003 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,003 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,003 miles
    Test number
    611179496189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,637 miles (+1,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,637 miles
    Test number
    247929648214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and its associated parts arm etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,919 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    382454814153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail119,915 miles (+3,239)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,915 miles
    Test number
    181813446486
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,676 miles
    Test number
    504240130791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail116,676 miles (+3,683)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,676 miles
    Test number
    928528667667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass112,993 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,993 miles
    Test number
    804732809753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass110,905 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    643263732608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,235 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,235 miles
    Test number
    992902760558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,130 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,130 miles
    Test number
    902014258977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    312716760513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,619 miles (+2,252)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,619 miles
    Test number
    313799101567
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass103,367 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    727290971277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,331 miles (+2,898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,331 miles
    Test number
    847066468683
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass100,433 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,433 miles
    Test number
    331421261786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail100,431 miles (+9,345)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,431 miles
    Test number
    731842656815
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass91,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,086 miles
    Test number
    754404281841
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,086 miles (+9,709)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,086 miles
    Test number
    816963889219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,377 miles (+245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,377 miles
    Test number
    225421554208
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail81,132 miles (+15,712)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,132 miles
    Test number
    197794444225
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass65,420 miles (+17,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,420 miles
    Test number
    919930643208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,147 miles (+17,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,147 miles
    Test number
    366379202251
    • 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)

  23. Pass30,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,278 miles
    Test number
    307838951107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VKG

Does LL08 VKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VKG is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VKG?
The MOT on LL08 VKG is valid until 17 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 VKG done?
LL08 VKG was recorded at 123,003 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,101 miles a year.
Has LL08 VKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VKG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 VKG 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 VKG find?
LL08 VKG passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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