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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LR08 OVZMOT history

LR08 OVZ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LR08 OVZ black 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,369 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OVZ was last recorded at 83,369 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,833 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,369 miles
  • 2025 – 82,833 miles
  • 2024 – 81,510 miles
  • 2023 – 79,379 miles
  • 2022 – 75,891 miles
  • 2021 – 73,951 miles
  • 2020 – 70,131 miles
  • 2019 – 66,108 miles
  • 2018 – 60,024 miles
  • 2016 – 50,923 miles
  • 2015 – 43,197 miles
  • 2014 – 36,021 miles
  • 2013 – 33,906 miles
  • 2012 – 30,715 miles
  • 2011 – 27,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,369 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside slight corrosion - body/suspension/sub frames

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,369 miles (+536)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,369 miles
    Test number
    248358418632
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face near edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slight corrosion - body/suspension/sub frames

  2. Pass82,833 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,833 miles
    Test number
    947455558895
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  3. Fail82,833 miles (+1,323)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,833 miles
    Test number
    221054379432
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs blown (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor

  4. Pass81,510 miles (+2,131)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,510 miles
    Test number
    642156196150
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor - misted

  5. Pass79,379 miles (+3,488)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    124980103338
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps getting poor

  6. Pass75,891 miles (+1,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,891 miles
    Test number
    131959297080
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,951 miles (+3,820)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,951 miles
    Test number
    985554492531
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,131 miles (+4,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,131 miles
    Test number
    280773233153
    • AdvisoryAll 4 (front & rear) anti roll bar link gaiters splitting
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  9. Pass66,108 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    710388575958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,024 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    400767794653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,923 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    174670870776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,197 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    967711985126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,021 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,021 miles
    Test number
    458296494117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,906 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,906 miles
    Test number
    366762463142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,715 miles (+3,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,715 miles
    Test number
    848318762159
    • NoteNear side rerar tyre outer wall just begining to crack but not yet reached cords

  16. Pass27,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,242 miles
    Test number
    786223171111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OVZ

Does LR08 OVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OVZ is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OVZ?
The MOT on LR08 OVZ is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OVZ done?
LR08 OVZ was recorded at 83,369 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has LR08 OVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OVZ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 OVZ 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 OVZ find?
LR08 OVZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both misting; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face near edge, and 2 more.

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