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AO08 AOL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,399 mi
Last recorded40,399 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,345 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 40,189 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 39,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,420 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,280 miles

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

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

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

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

note both rear discs slight corrosion iner faces

Pass 11 Feb 2012 19,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,614 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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AO08 AOL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO08 AOL, 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 AO08 AOL registered?

AO08 AOL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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