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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LX08 ZPWMOT history

LX08 ZPW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LX08 ZPW 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 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
121,151 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 ZPW
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
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 ZPW was last recorded at 121,151 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,072 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
7,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,151 miles
  • 2024 – 115,820 miles
  • 2023 – 111,109 miles
  • 2022 – 106,226 miles
  • 2021 – 100,590 miles
  • 2020 – 96,844 miles
  • 2019 – 91,052 miles
  • 2018 – 83,724 miles
  • 2017 – 75,596 miles
  • 2016 – 67,354 miles
  • 2015 – 56,816 miles
  • 2014 – 47,976 miles
  • 2013 – 41,057 miles
  • 2012 – 31,946 miles
  • 2011 – 22,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,151 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,151 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,151 miles
    Test number
    735845758468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,072 miles (+5,252)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    942474606620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass115,820 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    586135111548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,109 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,109 miles
    Test number
    283399297945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,226 miles (+5,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,226 miles
    Test number
    101250186817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass100,590 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,590 miles
    Test number
    849698787493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,844 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    847842081761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail96,838 miles (+5,786)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,838 miles
    Test number
    825737176275
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass91,052 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    251503347235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,724 miles (+8,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    961337643071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obsecuring some components
  11. Pass75,596 miles (+8,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,596 miles
    Test number
    373417093353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass67,354 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,354 miles
    Test number
    925128439704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,816 miles (+8,840)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,816 miles
    Test number
    917580155012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil level on min
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass47,976 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    198239154026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyre valves slightly perished
  15. Fail47,969 miles (+6,912)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,969 miles
    Test number
    246499654007
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyre valves slightly perished
  16. Pass41,057 miles (+9,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    688219733072
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass31,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,946 miles
    Test number
    636979152017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,946 miles (+9,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,946 miles
    Test number
    417719752050
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
  19. Pass22,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,003 miles
    Test number
    937162851008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 ZPW

Does LX08 ZPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 ZPW expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 ZPW?
The MOT on LX08 ZPW expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 ZPW done?
LX08 ZPW was recorded at 121,151 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 7,077 miles a year.
Has LX08 ZPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 ZPW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 ZPW 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 ZPW find?
LX08 ZPW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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