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AO08 NSV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,879 mi
Last recorded68,879 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,879 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 64,956 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 56,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 45,045 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,351 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 27,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,113 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 9,071 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 9,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 8,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 7,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 6,023 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 NSV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

AO08 NSV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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