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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LR08 OXFMOT history

LR08 OXF is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LR08 OXF silver 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 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,782 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OXF was last recorded at 169,782 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,903 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,879 miles
Average per year
9,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,782 miles
  • 2025 – 162,903 miles
  • 2024 – 156,299 miles
  • 2023 – 147,883 miles
  • 2022 – 141,362 miles
  • 2021 – 132,414 miles
  • 2020 – 119,047 miles
  • 2019 – 114,805 miles
  • 2018 – 109,882 miles
  • 2017 – 105,623 miles
  • 2016 – 99,180 miles
  • 2015 – 87,035 miles
  • 2014 – 73,920 miles
  • 2013 – 46,541 miles
  • 2012 – 32,529 miles
  • 2011 – 25,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,782 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,782 miles
    Test number
    329368644937
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail169,782 miles (+6,879)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,782 miles
    Test number
    598208426365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,903 miles (+6,604)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,903 miles
    Test number
    262461886315
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion

  4. Pass156,299 miles (+8,416)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,299 miles
    Test number
    150901008095
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,883 miles (+6,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    683024243387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,362 miles (+8,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,362 miles
    Test number
    104772924958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,414 miles (+13,367)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,414 miles
    Test number
    916330763420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,047 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    874427654476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,805 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    114,805 miles
    Test number
    916034011935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    484417429713
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail109,882 miles (+4,259)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    571003513814
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass105,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,623 miles
    Test number
    884803902578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,623 miles (+6,443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,623 miles
    Test number
    730156155586
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass99,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    689649616650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre under inflated

  15. Fail99,180 miles (+12,145)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    510734712260
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre under inflated

  16. Pass87,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,035 miles
    Test number
    859874845075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Fail87,035 miles (+13,115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,035 miles
    Test number
    105104045466
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass73,920 miles (+27,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    447513514149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,541 miles (+14,012)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,541 miles
    Test number
    328268093021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,529 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,529 miles
    Test number
    159470342018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,241 miles
    Test number
    569219351050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OXF

Does LR08 OXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OXF is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OXF?
The MOT on LR08 OXF is valid until 20 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 OXF done?
LR08 OXF was recorded at 169,782 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,545 miles a year.
Has LR08 OXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OXF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OXF 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 OXF find?
LR08 OXF passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust system corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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