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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LP08 XCBMOT history

LP08 XCB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LP08 XCB 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,347 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 XCB
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
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 XCB was last recorded at 47,347 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,257 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,090 miles
Average per year
2,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,347 miles
  • 2025 – 43,257 miles
  • 2024 – 40,687 miles
  • 2023 – 38,264 miles
  • 2022 – 36,133 miles
  • 2021 – 33,481 miles
  • 2020 – 31,976 miles
  • 2019 – 30,409 miles
  • 2018 – 25,741 miles
  • 2017 – 22,867 miles
  • 2016 – 20,254 miles
  • 2015 – 18,299 miles
  • 2014 – 16,034 miles
  • 2013 – 13,743 miles
  • 2012 – 12,298 miles
  • 2011 – 11,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,347 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    523487893621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail47,347 miles (+4,090)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    308477212202
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens badly deteriorated / light output low / no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated / no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass43,257 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,257 miles
    Test number
    397460339402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,687 miles (+2,423)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    513578096808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components

  5. Pass38,264 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,264 miles
    Test number
    901416037797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail38,263 miles (+2,130)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,263 miles
    Test number
    291652158128
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass36,133 miles (+2,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,133 miles
    Test number
    824297608901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,481 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,481 miles
    Test number
    741474580480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,976 miles (+1,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    425688860250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass30,409 miles (+4,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    733089310154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass25,741 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,741 miles
    Test number
    653468807409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,867 miles (+2,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,867 miles
    Test number
    231412012187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted

  13. Pass20,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    958213325329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,254 miles (+1,955)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    491430763188
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass18,299 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,299 miles
    Test number
    588453405213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,034 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,034 miles
    Test number
    927894584190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,743 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,743 miles
    Test number
    167257473149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,298 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    429875202292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass11,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,014 miles
    Test number
    379261601201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,014 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,014 miles
    Test number
    549461201215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LP08 XCB

Does LP08 XCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 XCB is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 XCB?
The MOT on LP08 XCB is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 XCB done?
LP08 XCB was recorded at 47,347 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,430 miles a year.
Has LP08 XCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 XCB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 XCB 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 LP08 XCB find?
LP08 XCB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread; offside rear nail in tyre.

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