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AO08 YFE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,122 mi
Last recorded45,122 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 45,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 32,852 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 26,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 21,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 12,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 4,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 3,558 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 YFE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

AO08 YFE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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