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2008 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration LP08DJU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 May 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 46,987 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
29 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 45,737 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2025 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 45,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 45,269 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2024 6 Jun 202617 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 45,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,615 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 43,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,397 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,186 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 38,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,873 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202611 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,538 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018 6 Jun 202622 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,732 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres starting to wear smooth on edges
- both rear tyres cracked and perished
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,924 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,942 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,844 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,203 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,095 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP08DJU was registered on 2008-06-26
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