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AA08 YOR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,774 mi
Last recorded156,774 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 156,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 122,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,681 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,835 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,026 miles

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

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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AA08 YOR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AA08 YOR, 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 AA08 YOR registered?

AA08 YOR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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