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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LO08 YWHMOT history

LO08 YWH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LO08 YWH 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,145 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 YWH
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
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 YWH was last recorded at 159,145 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 9,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,184 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,961 miles
Average per year
9,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,145 miles
  • 2024 – 149,184 miles
  • 2023 – 132,513 miles
  • 2022 – 118,587 miles
  • 2021 – 108,583 miles
  • 2020 – 97,845 miles
  • 2019 – 78,533 miles
  • 2018 – 73,383 miles
  • 2017 – 66,817 miles
  • 2016 – 59,548 miles
  • 2015 – 52,562 miles
  • 2014 – 45,372 miles
  • 2013 – 38,139 miles
  • 2012 – 31,641 miles
  • 2011 – 20,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,145 miles (+9,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,145 miles
    Test number
    968999214333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,184 miles (+16,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,184 miles
    Test number
    784405438313
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass132,513 miles (+13,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    122333022738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,587 miles
    Test number
    587404821403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,579 miles (+9,996)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,579 miles
    Test number
    955097239511
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass108,583 miles (+10,738)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,583 miles
    Test number
    343361553896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,845 miles (+19,312)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    908472759478
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass78,533 miles (+5,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,533 miles
    Test number
    975729563553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted undertray fitted
  9. Pass73,383 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,383 miles
    Test number
    226459847434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,817 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,817 miles
    Test number
    469081878850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,548 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,548 miles
    Test number
    182347555154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,562 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    416914175194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,560 miles (+7,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    128240875119
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass45,372 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    528281774141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,139 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,139 miles
    Test number
    207094863410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    407872372105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,641 miles (+11,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    825272972194
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  18. Pass20,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    629531671158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 YWH

Does LO08 YWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 YWH is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 YWH?
The MOT on LO08 YWH is valid until 22 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 YWH done?
LO08 YWH was recorded at 159,145 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,496 miles a year.
Has LO08 YWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 YWH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 YWH 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 YWH find?
LO08 YWH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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