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2008 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration LS08WEC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 80,088 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 80,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,619 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2026 6 Jun 20269 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,879 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,550 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating binding (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating binding (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,446 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,248 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022 6 Jun 202616 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,411 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,709 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020 6 Jun 202623 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,306 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 35,306 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 21,427 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- All four tyres cracking/splitting and perrished
22 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 21,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure upper ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Drivers seat sliding mechanism stiff to operate
- All four tyres cracking/splitting and perrished
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 21,329 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 21,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,236 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,058 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202629 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,058 MI
6 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,888 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202621 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 20,302 MI
6 Jun 202621 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,302 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 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!
LS08WEC was registered on 2008-03-31
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