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RV08 LXJ

2008 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1999cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
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 1999cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 141,742 miles on the clock, averaging 8,634 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV08 LXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,634

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,671
Average per year8,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV08 LXJ 16k47k79k110k142k '11'25'18

Check RV08 LXJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage138,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage134,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage133,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage131,465 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,384 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage129,530 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage120,401 miles
Since last MOT+14,981 miles
PASS
Mileage105,420 miles
Since last MOT+13,759 miles
PASS
Mileage91,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,661 miles
Since last MOT+13,595 miles
PASS
Mileage78,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,066 miles
Since last MOT+15,546 miles
PASS
Mileage62,520 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,519 miles
Since last MOT+20,087 miles
PASS
Mileage42,432 miles
Since last MOT+15,905 miles
PASS
Mileage26,527 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage16,027 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 LXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RV08 LXJ

What car is RV08 LXJ?

RV08 LXJ is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RV08 LXJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 LXJ was 141,742 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 LXJ passed its MOT?

RV08 LXJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 3 Sep 2025.

Is RV08 LXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV08 LXJ 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 RV08 LXJ?

RV08 LXJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.