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AO08 NHK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,935 miles

all tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2025 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

all tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 30 May 2024 80,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 74,808 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 74,808 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

crack in lower windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,389 miles

crack in window screen at bottom not in line of vision

Fail 10 Jun 2020 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

crack in window screen at bottom not in line of vision

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,731 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,906 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 39,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,838 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,072 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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AO08 NHK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

AO08 NHK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 NHK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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