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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LR08 FMVMOT history

LR08 FMV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

LR08 FMV blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
136,523 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FMV
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
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FMV was last recorded at 136,523 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 1,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,656 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,867 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,523 miles
  • 2024 – 134,656 miles
  • 2023 – 133,396 miles
  • 2022 – 133,381 miles
  • 2021 – 125,867 miles
  • 2020 – 120,814 miles
  • 2019 – 113,690 miles
  • 2018 – 104,185 miles
  • 2017 – 94,450 miles
  • 2016 – 79,684 miles
  • 2015 – 70,412 miles
  • 2014 – 60,903 miles
  • 2013 – 53,826 miles
  • 2012 – 41,068 miles
  • 2011 – 32,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,523 miles (+1,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,523 miles
    Test number
    485513310970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,656 miles
    Test number
    437576775212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,656 miles (+1,260)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,656 miles
    Test number
    462743528254
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked/split/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass133,396 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,396 miles
    Test number
    559964764892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,381 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    159802368385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,688 miles
    Test number
    883196582710
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Fail131,688 miles (+5,821)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,688 miles
    Test number
    341987362087
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Pass125,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    455182810266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail125,867 miles (+5,053)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    556568687075
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass120,814 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    703429716599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,690 miles
    Test number
    314984498271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail113,690 miles (+9,505)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,690 miles
    Test number
    597196444078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass104,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    711996914498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,185 miles (+9,735)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    410699103333
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass94,450 miles (+14,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    760753422606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN BELOW 3.00 MM . WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES.

  16. Pass79,684 miles (+9,272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    249748738020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,412 miles (+9,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,412 miles
    Test number
    569135765018
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    195129744093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,901 miles (+7,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,901 miles
    Test number
    586639144024
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass53,826 miles (+12,758)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    108535263452
    • NoteFront tyres cracking
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding

  21. Pass41,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,068 miles
    Test number
    135181252499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,067 miles (+8,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    339681452001
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass32,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    159702761071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,312 miles (+67)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    446571861040
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail32,245 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,245 miles
    Test number
    198919441480
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFront & rear discs corroded inner & outter.

Questions about LR08 FMV

Does LR08 FMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 FMV expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FMV?
The MOT on LR08 FMV expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 FMV done?
LR08 FMV was recorded at 136,523 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has LR08 FMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FMV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 FMV 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 LR08 FMV find?
LR08 FMV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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