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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LR08 WJCMOT history

LR08 WJC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LR08 WJC black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
57,675 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WJC was last recorded at 57,675 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,609 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
2,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,675 miles
  • 2025 – 56,609 miles
  • 2024 – 55,449 miles
  • 2023 – 53,001 miles
  • 2022 – 50,900 miles
  • 2021 – 48,683 miles
  • 2020 – 45,687 miles
  • 2019 – 44,070 miles
  • 2018 – 41,210 miles
  • 2017 – 38,441 miles
  • 2016 – 35,527 miles
  • 2015 – 31,711 miles
  • 2014 – 27,451 miles
  • 2013 – 22,683 miles
  • 2012 – 18,492 miles
  • 2011 – 14,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,675 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,675 miles (+1,066)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    57,675 miles
    Test number
    145186564235
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass56,609 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    982564187257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,449 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,449 miles
    Test number
    512264523606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,001 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,001 miles
    Test number
    758806936064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,900 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    452387779343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,683 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    123283260045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,687 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    911285195155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,070 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    239990431062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,210 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,210 miles
    Test number
    631179304956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    605656366724
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail38,441 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    470088192030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail38,439 miles (+2,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    447847877110
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass35,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,527 miles
    Test number
    238186878638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,527 miles (+3,816)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,527 miles
    Test number
    567726695850
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass31,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,711 miles
    Test number
    388285255000
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail31,711 miles (+4,260)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,711 miles
    Test number
    938415455004
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass27,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,451 miles
    Test number
    156449624410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,451 miles (+4,768)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,451 miles
    Test number
    136619024022
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,683 miles
    Test number
    226376433091
    • 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)

  20. Fail22,683 miles (+4,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,683 miles
    Test number
    407926333016
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass18,492 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,492 miles
    Test number
    568704152011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,442 miles
    Test number
    539486851061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WJC

Does LR08 WJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WJC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WJC?
The MOT on LR08 WJC is valid until 28 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 WJC done?
LR08 WJC was recorded at 57,675 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,807 miles a year.
Has LR08 WJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WJC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LR08 WJC 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 WJC find?
LR08 WJC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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