Mazda MX-5
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
LR58 XEPMOT history
LR58 XEP is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 50,479 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR58 XEP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR58 XEP was last recorded at 50,479 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2019: 23,536 miles, lower than 27,801 miles on 25 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 50,479 miles · 14 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,479 miles
- 2025 – 46,440 miles
- 2024 – 41,004 miles
- 2023 – 35,595 miles
- 2022 – 29,855 miles
- 2021 – 26,693 miles
- 2020 – 24,430 miles
- 2019 – 23,536 miles
- 2018 – 27,801 miles
- 2017 – 21,836 miles
- 2016 – 18,573 miles
- 2015 – 17,205 miles
- 2013 – 15,300 miles
- 2012 – 12,866 miles
- 2011 – 10,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,479 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,479 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 50,479 miles
- Test number
- 529973821075
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail50,479 miles (+4,039)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,479 miles
- Test number
- 696618884653
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass46,440 miles (+5,436)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 46,440 miles
- Test number
- 575545958281
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass41,004 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 41,004 miles
- Test number
- 815502322460
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail40,996 miles (+5,401)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,996 miles
- Test number
- 953428102051
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,595 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 35,595 miles
- Test number
- 825521405860
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail35,580 miles (+5,725)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,580 miles
- Test number
- 798620275158
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass29,855 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 29,855 miles
- Test number
- 747309423106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
Pass26,693 miles (+2,263)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 26,693 miles
- Test number
- 828440375014
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass24,430 miles (+181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 24,430 miles
- Test number
- 989140449532
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass24,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 24,249 miles
- Test number
- 476359395845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,248 miles (+712)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,248 miles
- Test number
- 484724669480
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass23,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 23,536 miles
- Test number
- 842454552618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,536 miles (-4,265)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,536 miles
- Test number
- 207958670101
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Pass27,801 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 27,801 miles
- Test number
- 679201366145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,799 miles (+5,963)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,799 miles
- Test number
- 348967300321
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass21,836 miles (+3,263)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 21,836 miles
- Test number
- 995067030689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,573 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 18,573 miles
- Test number
- 654166923859
- AdvisoryNail nearside rear tyre
Pass17,205 miles (+1,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 17,205 miles
- Test number
- 706397825081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass15,300 miles (+2,434)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 15,300 miles
- Test number
- 335393633385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,866 miles (+2,719)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 12,866 miles
- Test number
- 958678272295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 10,147 miles
- Test number
- 786541271281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR58 XEP
- Does LR58 XEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR58 XEP is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR58 XEP?
- The MOT on LR58 XEP is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR58 XEP done?
- LR58 XEP was recorded at 50,479 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,680 miles a year.
- Has LR58 XEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR58 XEP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR58 XEP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR58 XEP find?
- LR58 XEP passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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