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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LR08 WKUMOT history

LR08 WKU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

LR08 WKU blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
103,357 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WKU was last recorded at 103,357 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 3,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,442 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,915 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,357 miles
  • 2024 – 99,442 miles
  • 2023 – 95,612 miles
  • 2022 – 92,707 miles
  • 2021 – 89,051 miles
  • 2020 – 81,652 miles
  • 2019 – 75,781 miles
  • 2018 – 66,079 miles
  • 2017 – 55,709 miles
  • 2016 – 48,682 miles
  • 2015 – 44,131 miles
  • 2014 – 40,243 miles
  • 2013 – 37,458 miles
  • 2012 – 34,792 miles
  • 2011 – 32,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,357 miles
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on the outer edges of the tread

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,357 miles (+3,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,357 miles
    Test number
    930030643950
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on the outer edges of the tread

  2. Pass99,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    643305392298
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

  3. Fail99,442 miles (+3,830)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    262966062160
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

  4. Pass95,612 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,612 miles
    Test number
    283832386016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,707 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    894840487105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,051 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    530931318605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,012 miles (+7,360)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    738888018753
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    761855662013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,652 miles (+5,871)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    980792228942
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,781 miles (+9,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,781 miles
    Test number
    220029005279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,079 miles (+10,370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,079 miles
    Test number
    708442032732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,709 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    927307454872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,682 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    269653588484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,131 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    436596605215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteOffside and Nearside rear tyres, thread depth has cracks. No ply or cords visible.

  15. Fail44,131 miles (+3,888)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    476266905250
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteOffside and Nearside rear tyres, thread depth has cracks. No ply or cords visible.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass40,243 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,243 miles
    Test number
    878562214276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml on

  17. Fail40,243 miles (+2,785)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,243 miles
    Test number
    389392014409
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml on

  18. Pass37,458 miles (+2,666)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    607526433284
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has a cut along the outer edge deep enough to reach the cord but not exceeding requirments
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass34,792 miles (+2,779)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    326127432471
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass32,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,013 miles
    Test number
    586791311298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WKU

Does LR08 WKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 WKU expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WKU?
The MOT on LR08 WKU expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 WKU done?
LR08 WKU was recorded at 103,357 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has LR08 WKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WKU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 WKU 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 WKU find?
LR08 WKU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyres wearing on the outer edges of the tread.

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