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LM08 AEL

2008 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1798cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 79,710 miles on the clock, averaging 4,456 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LM08 AEL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,456

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,710 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM08 AEL 14k30k47k63k80k '11'25'18

Check LM08 AEL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage78,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage76,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage72,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage67,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage58,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
PASS
Mileage49,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage45,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage37,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage30,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage26,205 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,597 miles
PASS
Mileage24,575 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage20,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage17,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage13,911 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 AEL
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LM08 AEL

What car is LM08 AEL?

LM08 AEL is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LM08 AEL?

The last recorded mileage for LM08 AEL was 79,710 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM08 AEL passed its MOT?

LM08 AEL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is LM08 AEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM08 AEL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is LM08 AEL?

LM08 AEL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.