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A1 TPY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,604 mi
Last recorded72,604 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 72,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,130 miles

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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A1 TPY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 TPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 TPY registered?

A1 TPY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is A1 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 TPY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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