# LM08ABU — MAZDA MX-5 MOT History & Vehicle Check

LM08ABU is a Black MAZDA MX-5, Petrol (1798cc), first registered 2008-03-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LM08ABU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LM08ABU |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | MX-5 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1798cc |
| First registered | 2008-03-31 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-11-07 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 121

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 13:07:30 | PASSED | 132,290 MI | 2026-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2025-10-23 09:23:42 | FAILED | 132,290 MI | — |
| 2024-10-25 16:01:29 | PASSED | 129,530 MI | 2025-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2024-10-25 14:47:22 | FAILED | 129,530 MI | — |
| 2023-11-06 17:06:13 | PASSED | 127,185 MI | 2024-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2023-11-06 16:25:55 | FAILED | 127,185 MI | — |
| 2022-10-28 13:50:35 | PASSED | 125,145 MI | 2023-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2022-10-28 08:32:26 | FAILED | 125,145 MI | — |
| 2021-11-04 11:16:47 | PASSED | 121,498 MI | 2022-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2020-10-23 11:53:46 | PASSED | 120,431 MI | 2021-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-05 10:51:40 | PASSED | 115,982 MI | 2020-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2018-10-26 16:19:43 | PASSED | 103,092 MI | 2019-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2018-10-26 16:19:42 | FAILED | 103,092 MI | — |
| 2017-10-20 08:39:41 | PASSED | 88,444 MI | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-11-08 16:28:36 | PASSED | 72,477 MI | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-11-08 10:08:20 | FAILED | 72,477 MI | — |
| 2015-12-22 14:39:55 | PASSED | 69,374 MI | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 |
| 2015-12-14 11:36:03 | FAILED | 69,049 MI | — |
| 2015-01-06 16:56:27 | PASSED | 54,774 MI | 2016-01-05 00:00:00 |
| 2014-04-11 16:24:03 | PASSED | 50,866 MI | 2015-04-11 00:00:00 |
| 2013-04-12 12:21:46 | PASSED | 44,530 MI | 2014-04-11 00:00:00 |
| 2012-04-04 13:57:52 | PASSED | 38,279 MI | 2013-04-03 00:00:00 |
| 2011-04-04 16:51:29 | PASSED | 31,729 MI | 2012-04-03 00:00:00 |
| 2011-04-04 14:44:30 | FAILED | 31,729 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-10-23 13:07:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

**2025-10-23 09:23:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2024-10-25 16:01:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

**2024-10-25 14:47:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2023-11-06 17:06:13 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2023-11-06 16:25:55 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2022-10-28 13:50:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2022-10-28 08:32:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2021-11-04 11:16:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2019-11-05 10:51:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2018-10-26 16:19:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2018-10-26 16:19:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

**2017-10-20 08:39:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-11-08 10:08:20 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2015-12-14 11:36:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2015-01-06 16:56:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2014-04-11 16:24:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2013-04-12 12:21:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2011-04-04 16:51:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

**2011-04-04 14:44:30 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LM08ABU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LM08ABU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.