Mazda MX-5
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
LR08 OVXMOT history
LR08 OVX is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 93,436 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,022 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 OVX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 OVX was last recorded at 93,436 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 3,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,898 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,538 miles
- Average per year
- 5,022 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,436 miles
- 2025 – 89,898 miles
- 2024 – 87,880 miles
- 2023 – 86,863 miles
- 2022 – 86,215 miles
- 2021 – 81,457 miles
- 2020 – 78,312 miles
- 2019 – 74,465 miles
- 2018 – 71,044 miles
- 2017 – 67,903 miles
- 2016 – 61,163 miles
- 2015 – 50,930 miles
- 2014 – 40,597 miles
- 2013 – 30,067 miles
- 2012 – 23,788 miles
- 2011 – 17,395 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,436 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,436 miles (+3,538)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 93,436 miles
- Test number
- 814899573493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,898 miles (+2,018)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 89,898 miles
- Test number
- 110265166426
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNSR Tail Lamp Damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm More on Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,880 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,880 miles
- Test number
- 942448266845
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,879 miles (+1,016)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,879 miles
- Test number
- 655610646218
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,863 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 86,863 miles
- Test number
- 646539202100
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail86,863 miles (+648)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,863 miles
- Test number
- 708131634786
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass86,215 miles (+4,758)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,215 miles
- Test number
- 333655749504
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,457 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 81,457 miles
- Test number
- 499844125781
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail81,455 miles (+3,143)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,455 miles
- Test number
- 419606573687
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,312 miles (+3,847)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 78,312 miles
- Test number
- 203532648009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,465 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 74,465 miles
- Test number
- 147360066825
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,465 miles (+3,421)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,465 miles
- Test number
- 800496363003
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,044 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,044 miles
- Test number
- 131614491967
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort significantly lower than nearside
Pass67,903 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,903 miles
- Test number
- 994601580958
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff housing
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Fail67,903 miles (+6,740)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,903 miles
- Test number
- 380474761026
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from diff housing
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 61,163 miles
- Test number
- 182366665803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,163 miles (+10,233)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,163 miles
- Test number
- 709794996147
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,930 miles (+10,333)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,930 miles
- Test number
- 697198515234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,597 miles (+10,530)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 40,597 miles
- Test number
- 457620914286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,067 miles (+6,279)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 30,067 miles
- Test number
- 385634913402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 23,788 miles
- Test number
- 309389102294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,788 miles (+6,393)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,788 miles
- Test number
- 315519202426
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail17,395 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,395 miles
- Test number
- 128615611256
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 17,395 miles
- Test number
- 407485111207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 OVX
- Does LR08 OVX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OVX is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 OVX?
- The MOT on LR08 OVX is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 OVX done?
- LR08 OVX was recorded at 93,436 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,022 miles a year.
- Has LR08 OVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 OVX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 OVX 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 OVX find?
- LR08 OVX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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