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AO58 JOH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,536 mi
Last recorded43,536 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 JOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,536 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,541 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,071 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,044 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,815 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,107 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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AO58 JOH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AO58 JOH, 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 AO58 JOH registered?

AO58 JOH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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