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A8 VPH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,079 mi
Last recorded56,079 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,079 miles

General corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,593 miles

Very slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2022 48,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,732 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 40,708 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 38,768 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,688 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,526 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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A8 VPH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A8 VPH, 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 A8 VPH registered?

A8 VPH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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