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AO08 FRZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,721 mi
Last recorded23,721 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 23,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 21,723 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 21,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 21,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,025 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 21,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 20,797 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,530 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 16,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,543 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 FRZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

AO08 FRZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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