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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LO08 OPNMOT history

LO08 OPN is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 51,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LO08 OPN 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 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,367 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OPN was last recorded at 51,367 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,414 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
953 miles
Average per year
2,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,367 miles
  • 2025 – 50,414 miles
  • 2024 – 49,838 miles
  • 2023 – 49,152 miles
  • 2022 – 48,257 miles
  • 2021 – 47,296 miles
  • 2020 – 45,857 miles
  • 2019 – 45,507 miles
  • 2018 – 45,491 miles
  • 2017 – 45,489 miles
  • 2015 – 43,899 miles
  • 2014 – 38,810 miles
  • 2013 – 32,997 miles
  • 2012 – 26,470 miles
  • 2011 – 19,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,367 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,367 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    159384216447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,414 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,414 miles
    Test number
    848980855566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass49,838 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    542759932835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,152 miles (+895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,152 miles
    Test number
    464307894290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass48,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    861928597623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,250 miles (+954)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,250 miles
    Test number
    948118520585
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass47,296 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    367826263317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,857 miles (+350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    337965144987
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view
  9. Pass45,507 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    366762436441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    673515309870
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail45,491 miles (+2)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    111767882098
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass45,489 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    525157447747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,899 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    553467425973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,810 miles (+5,813)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    609725154285
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre shows signs of splitting inner sidwall
  15. Pass32,997 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    418335073231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,807 miles (+6,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,807 miles
    Test number
    775449363242
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass26,470 miles (+7,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,470 miles
    Test number
    466687202467
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass19,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    898986731278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO08 OPN

Does LO08 OPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OPN is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OPN?
The MOT on LO08 OPN is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OPN done?
LO08 OPN was recorded at 51,367 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,127 miles a year.
Has LO08 OPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OPN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 OPN 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 LO08 OPN find?
LO08 OPN passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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