
Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
LX08 XGVMOT history
LX08 XGV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 104,207 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,902 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX08 XGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX08 XGV was last recorded at 104,207 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,382 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,825 miles
- Average per year
- 5,902 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,207 miles
- 2025 – 99,382 miles
- 2024 – 98,143 miles
- 2023 – 94,619 miles
- 2022 – 93,559 miles
- 2021 – 92,562 miles
- 2020 – 90,226 miles
- 2019 – 88,666 miles
- 2018 – 86,244 miles
- 2017 – 81,265 miles
- 2016 – 69,408 miles
- 2015 – 57,104 miles
- 2014 – 47,295 miles
- 2013 – 36,903 miles
- 2012 – 26,406 miles
- 2011 – 15,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,207 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 104,207 miles
- Test number
- 590623246818
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,207 miles (+4,825)1 dangerous3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,207 miles
- Test number
- 366759954389
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,382 miles4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 99,382 miles
- Test number
- 234958602221
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail99,382 miles (+1,239)1 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,382 miles
- Test number
- 597920303381
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,143 miles (+3,524)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 98,143 miles
- Test number
- 620235067403
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 3 rivets broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1 rivet broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass94,619 miles (+1,060)6 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 94,619 miles
- Test number
- 121316704069
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,559 miles (+997)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 93,559 miles
- Test number
- 307857461803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Pass92,562 miles (+2,336)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 92,562 miles
- Test number
- 630279118544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar drop link ball joint has 2 out of 4 retaining rivets missing
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap not clicking tight
Pass90,226 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 90,226 miles
- Test number
- 260203136225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,666 miles
- Test number
- 284767496632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,666 miles (+2,422)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,666 miles
- Test number
- 245545927294
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass86,244 miles (+4,979)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 86,244 miles
- Test number
- 856081222969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass81,265 miles (+11,857)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 81,265 miles
- Test number
- 571954627516
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass69,408 miles (+12,304)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 69,408 miles
- Test number
- 537927130832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,104 miles (+9,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 57,104 miles
- Test number
- 778629225026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,295 miles (+10,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 47,295 miles
- Test number
- 646822824013
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass36,903 miles (+10,497)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 36,903 miles
- Test number
- 475973423053
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,406 miles (+10,409)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 26,406 miles
- Test number
- 187205022034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 15,997 miles
- Test number
- 847503331046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX08 XGV
- Does LX08 XGV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 XGV is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX08 XGV?
- The MOT on LX08 XGV is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX08 XGV done?
- LX08 XGV was recorded at 104,207 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
- Has LX08 XGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX08 XGV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX08 XGV 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 LX08 XGV find?
- LX08 XGV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.
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