2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · LC02 LAL
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 93,735 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC02 LAL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2025
- 93,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC02 LAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (LC02 LAL) between January 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
LC02 LAL Mileage History
- 25/01/201125,186 mi
- 16/01/201233,638 mi+8,452 mi
- 16/01/201233,638 mi
- 05/03/201342,567 mi+8,929 mi
- 08/03/201342,597 mi+30 mi
- 30/12/201346,661 mi+4,064 mi
- 14/01/201446,967 mi+306 mi
- 03/11/201851,714 mi+4,747 mi
- 03/11/201851,716 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/201962,206 mi+10,490 mi
- 04/11/202072,730 mi+10,524 mi
- 04/11/202072,732 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/202182,061 mi+9,329 mi
- 31/10/202290,825 mi+8,764 mi
- 17/08/202391,001 mi+176 mi
- 17/08/202391,009 mi+8 mi
- 22/08/202492,899 mi+1,890 mi
- 25/08/202593,735 mi+836 mi
Average of roughly 4,701 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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