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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

T8 LGRMOT history

T8 LGR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 56,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,359 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LGR was last recorded at 56,359 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,955 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,404 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,359 miles
  • 2025 – 48,955 miles
  • 2024 – 44,957 miles
  • 2023 – 41,682 miles
  • 2022 – 38,845 miles
  • 2021 – 36,751 miles
  • 2020 – 35,020 miles
  • 2019 – 29,951 miles
  • 2018 – 26,538 miles
  • 2017 – 20,364 miles
  • 2016 – 10,105 miles
  • 2014 – 5,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,359 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also damaged outer sidewall and outer edge of tread shredding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,359 miles (+7,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    983465435696
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass48,955 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,955 miles
    Test number
    830392493036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also damaged outer sidewall and outer edge of tread shredding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail48,905 miles (+3,948)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    236068479421
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid DONE (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also damaged outer sidewall and outer edge of tread shredding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass44,957 miles (+3,275)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    479513997039
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall and within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass41,682 miles (+2,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,682 miles
    Test number
    319404493670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/ outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass38,845 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    342950547344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,751 miles (+1,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,751 miles
    Test number
    731708868057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass35,020 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,020 miles
    Test number
    204767978710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,951 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    174205845985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,538 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,538 miles
    Test number
    605724471903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,364 miles (+10,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,364 miles
    Test number
    469925772830
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  12. Pass10,105 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,105 miles
    Test number
    839330271282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    5,398 miles
    Test number
    839223624300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 LGR

Does T8 LGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 LGR is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 LGR?
The MOT on T8 LGR is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 LGR done?
T8 LGR was recorded at 56,359 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has T8 LGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LGR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 LGR 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 T8 LGR find?
T8 LGR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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