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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LO08 XSPMOT history

LO08 XSP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LO08 XSP 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,458 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 XSP
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 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 XSP was last recorded at 126,458 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 7,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,640 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,818 miles
Average per year
7,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,458 miles
  • 2025 – 118,640 miles
  • 2024 – 103,049 miles
  • 2023 – 87,594 miles
  • 2022 – 87,557 miles
  • 2021 – 86,702 miles
  • 2019 – 79,310 miles
  • 2018 – 68,400 miles
  • 2017 – 58,646 miles
  • 2016 – 50,436 miles
  • 2015 – 42,138 miles
  • 2014 – 34,081 miles
  • 2013 – 27,163 miles
  • 2012 – 27,035 miles
  • 2011 – 22,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,458 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged EVIDENCE OF BOTH REAR TYRE SHOUDERS HAVING HAD CONTACT WITH WHEEL ARCHES. CONTACT NOT SEEN DURING TEST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR TYRES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,458 miles (+7,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,458 miles
    Test number
    335664867884
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,640 miles (+408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,640 miles
    Test number
    477502378528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged EVIDENCE OF BOTH REAR TYRE SHOUDERS HAVING HAD CONTACT WITH WHEEL ARCHES. CONTACT NOT SEEN DURING TEST (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Fail118,232 miles (+15,183)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,232 miles
    Test number
    489263494915
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST LEAKS AT JOINS BEFORE REAR SILENCER (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged EVIDENCE OF BOTH REAR TYRE SHOUDERS HAVING HAD CONTACT WITH WHEEL ARCHES. CONTACT NOT SEEN DURING TEST (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (f))

  4. Pass103,049 miles (+15,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    845904062185
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE TORN AT ENDS (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER DISC FACE PARTLY PITTED. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF OPERATING FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,594 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    358046682994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,557 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,557 miles
    Test number
    203305542132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass86,702 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    265569756236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,310 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,310 miles
    Test number
    608416934706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,309 miles (+10,909)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    965297339476
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    750169119522
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail68,400 miles (+22)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    508000246384
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail68,378 miles (+9,732)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,378 miles
    Test number
    519125208726
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 205/50/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 205/50/r16-87v
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,646 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    341185462772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,436 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,436 miles
    Test number
    153697398108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,138 miles (+8,057)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    716702575039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass34,081 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,081 miles
    Test number
    156680674085
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on outer edge pass due to tread pattern
    • NoteO/s rear tyre low on tread pass due to tread pattern

  17. Fail34,080 miles (+6,917)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    555779064019
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on outer edge pass due to tread pattern
    • NoteO/s rear tyre low on tread pass due to tread pattern

  18. Pass27,163 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    417904223053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,035 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    177099992139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,970 miles
    Test number
    925225491128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 XSP

Does LO08 XSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 XSP is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 XSP?
The MOT on LO08 XSP is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 XSP done?
LO08 XSP was recorded at 126,458 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,117 miles a year.
Has LO08 XSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 XSP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 XSP 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 XSP find?
LO08 XSP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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