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AF08 OFG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,092 mi
Last recorded47,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 47,091 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 43,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light kerb damage ,no cord exposure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,810 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,708 miles

both rear brake disc are slightly corroded on the insides

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,185 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges.

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall cords not exposed.

small splits in both front wiper blades.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,599 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 10,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,235 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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AF08 OFG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AF08 OFG, 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 AF08 OFG registered?

AF08 OFG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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