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AO08 YFC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,945 mi
Last recorded56,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 56,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 56,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,806 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 55,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,416 miles

Rear of both front wishbone bushes badly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,759 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,759 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,420 miles

nearside front and rear anti-roll bar linkages stiff and notchy in operation

Pass 2 May 2017 48,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar vertical link notchy in operation.

Fail 29 Apr 2017 48,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Vertical link detached from lower wishbone. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar vertical link notchy in operation.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,691 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint slightly seized

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,062 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and have cracks deep enough to expose the cords

front and rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints sligtly siezed

Pass 1 May 2012 12,184 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack / perish whithin the tread

Pass 3 May 2011 5,717 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 YFC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

AO08 YFC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is AO08 YFC safe to buy?

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