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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LR08 WUXMOT history

LR08 WUX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LR08 WUX blue 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,115 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WUX was last recorded at 134,115 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,113 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,115 miles
  • 2025 – 125,175 miles
  • 2024 – 112,677 miles
  • 2023 – 100,347 miles
  • 2022 – 94,560 miles
  • 2020 – 91,234 miles
  • 2019 – 84,053 miles
  • 2018 – 82,030 miles
  • 2017 – 79,503 miles
  • 2016 – 73,817 miles
  • 2015 – 69,880 miles
  • 2014 – 57,376 miles
  • 2013 – 48,464 miles
  • 2012 – 42,171 miles
  • 2011 – 28,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,115 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,115 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    156250280533
    • MinorFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail134,113 miles (+8,938)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,113 miles
    Test number
    358316237338
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass125,175 miles (+12,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,175 miles
    Test number
    717984455303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass112,677 miles (+12,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,677 miles
    Test number
    456600311495
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass100,347 miles (+5,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,347 miles
    Test number
    401496847339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,560 miles (+3,326)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    615417968250
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    888889281152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,234 miles (+7,181)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    820253936048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    308302231107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail84,053 miles (+2,023)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    558595904336
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass82,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    241244146857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,030 miles (+2,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    448295025656
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass79,503 miles (+5,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    530907806055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass73,817 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    608753231021
    • 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)

  15. Pass69,880 miles (+12,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    507580195084
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge

  16. Pass57,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,376 miles
    Test number
    415533084056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail57,536 miles (+9,072)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    589293884077
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  18. Pass48,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    696679283095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,464 miles (+6,293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    926599083003
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass42,171 miles (+13,272)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    986855622180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,899 miles
    Test number
    105064121150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WUX

Does LR08 WUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 WUX is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WUX?
The MOT on LR08 WUX is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 WUX done?
LR08 WUX was recorded at 134,115 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,133 miles a year.
Has LR08 WUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WUX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 WUX 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 WUX find?
LR08 WUX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front outer anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front outer road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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