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A7 BXL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,569 mi
Last recorded70,569 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 70,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 66,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 59,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 39,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,333 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 8,337 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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A7 BXL 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 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 A7 BXL, 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 A7 BXL registered?

A7 BXL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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