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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.

LX08 XGV red 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass104,207 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. Pass88,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,666 miles
    Test number
    284767496632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass69,408 miles (+12,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,408 miles
    Test number
    537927130832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass26,406 miles (+10,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    187205022034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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