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A4 KBW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,365 mi
Last recorded66,365 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear trailing arm Bush perished

Offside Rear Rear trailing arm Bush perished

Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,722 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 64,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 63,392 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,548 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,548 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2017 58,323 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake grabbing slightly

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,697 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre (loosing pressure)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre (loosing pressure)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,689 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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A4 KBW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 KBW, 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 A4 KBW registered?

A4 KBW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for A4 KBW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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