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A15 BHO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,251 mi
Last recorded75,251 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 66,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,669 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,907 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hoses to emissions charcoal canister, clips broken

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,412 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2014 45,410 miles

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,980 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,263 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A15 BHO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 BHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 BHO registered?

A15 BHO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is A15 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 BHO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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