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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LR08 OXJMOT history

LR08 OXJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LR08 OXJ green 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,051 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OXJ was last recorded at 119,051 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 14,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,094 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,957 miles
Average per year
5,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,051 miles
  • 2025 – 104,094 miles
  • 2024 – 91,826 miles
  • 2023 – 90,204 miles
  • 2022 – 88,877 miles
  • 2021 – 88,770 miles
  • 2020 – 88,138 miles
  • 2019 – 87,474 miles
  • 2018 – 86,927 miles
  • 2017 – 84,111 miles
  • 2016 – 79,678 miles
  • 2015 – 73,890 miles
  • 2014 – 67,250 miles
  • 2013 – 50,737 miles
  • 2012 – 40,403 miles
  • 2011 – 28,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,051 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S+OS

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S+OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake discs slightly rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,051 miles (+14,957)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,051 miles
    Test number
    632216339054
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass104,094 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,094 miles
    Test number
    918916744869
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S+OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S+OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail104,089 miles (+12,263)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    272221202888
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S+OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S+OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    653009211548
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs slightly rusty

  5. Fail91,826 miles (+1,622)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    259721240680
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs slightly rusty

  6. Pass90,204 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    965909489870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly rusty

  7. Fail90,204 miles (+1,327)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    158145640374
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly rusty

  8. Pass88,877 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    154836320956
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,770 miles
    Test number
    478112094101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail88,770 miles (+632)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,770 miles
    Test number
    946837689824
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,138 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,138 miles
    Test number
    675634706727
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail88,138 miles (+664)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,138 miles
    Test number
    439493425353
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass87,474 miles (+547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    762205149039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking between tread

  14. Pass86,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    722395745990
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail86,927 miles (+2,816)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    682347098832
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass84,111 miles (+4,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,111 miles
    Test number
    778731067488
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,678 miles
    Test number
    382640818206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,678 miles (+5,788)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,678 miles
    Test number
    231579467006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass73,890 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    936133144596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,763 miles (+6,513)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    683214325831
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass67,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    958158024310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,250 miles (+3,477)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    565408524339
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass63,773 miles (+13,036)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,773 miles
    Test number
    149219174462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split
    • NoteRear pads 90 95% worn

  24. Pass50,737 miles (+10,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,737 miles
    Test number
    336087263044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass40,403 miles (+11,563)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,403 miles
    Test number
    458859172056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    537907671092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OXJ

Does LR08 OXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OXJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OXJ?
The MOT on LR08 OXJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OXJ done?
LR08 OXJ was recorded at 119,051 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
Has LR08 OXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OXJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 OXJ 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 OXJ find?
LR08 OXJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear.

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