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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LR08 OVKMOT history

LR08 OVK is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LR08 OVK 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,849 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OVK was last recorded at 109,849 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,797 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
5,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,849 miles
  • 2025 – 108,081 miles
  • 2024 – 104,926 miles
  • 2023 – 102,957 miles
  • 2022 – 100,706 miles
  • 2021 – 98,429 miles
  • 2020 – 94,534 miles
  • 2019 – 89,716 miles
  • 2018 – 81,555 miles
  • 2017 – 71,667 miles
  • 2016 – 63,787 miles
  • 2015 – 56,617 miles
  • 2014 – 46,663 miles
  • 2013 – 39,403 miles
  • 2012 – 33,808 miles
  • 2011 – 22,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,849 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 1 x plastic rivet missing from ball joint cup

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,849 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,849 miles
    Test number
    455839829214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,797 miles (+1,716)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,797 miles
    Test number
    724594358249
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,081 miles (+3,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    568805887663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass104,926 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,926 miles
    Test number
    370977381391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 1 x plastic rivet missing from ball joint cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail104,921 miles (+1,964)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    182470525060
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 1 x plastic rivet missing from ball joint cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    163943087470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,957 miles (+2,251)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    581703637910
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass100,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    871700738120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,706 miles (+2,277)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    441297744367
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,429 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,429 miles
    Test number
    735582191731
    • 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))

  11. Pass94,534 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    323761681533
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail94,532 miles (+4,816)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,532 miles
    Test number
    113955493655
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass89,716 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    554149676380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    689344093242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,554 miles (+9,887)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    757704373948
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass71,667 miles (+7,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    888554175795
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN BELOW 3.00 MM

  17. Pass63,787 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,787 miles
    Test number
    982873498307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,617 miles (+9,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,617 miles
    Test number
    809392365148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass46,663 miles (+7,260)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    279756154424
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass39,403 miles (+5,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    205448063118
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGES,

  21. Pass33,808 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    528164972101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,569 miles
    Test number
    107151761186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OVK

Does LR08 OVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OVK is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OVK?
The MOT on LR08 OVK is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OVK done?
LR08 OVK was recorded at 109,849 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,880 miles a year.
Has LR08 OVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OVK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OVK 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 OVK find?
LR08 OVK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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