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AO58 JOJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 JOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 112,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic Sill covers fitted

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

general underside corrosion, all solid

Fail 1 Oct 2024 112,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded at the rear of the upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rod gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded at the rear of the upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rod gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all joint gaiters perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated and fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres are heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear rod gaiters deteriorated and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear rod gaiters deteriorated and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear sub frame front bracing bars both heavily corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play links both sides of the vehicle have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded both side of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front head lamp beam images are slightly defused

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frames front mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear sub frame front bracing bars are heavily corroded but not thought to be a structural item

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust / prop shaft catch plate corroded and slightly loose

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,036 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play links both sides of the vehicle have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded both side of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front head lamp beam images are slightly defused

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frames front mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear sub frame front bracing bars are heavily corroded but not thought to be a structural item

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust / prop shaft catch plate corroded and slightly loose

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,938 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,151 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,383 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 86,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,910 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,837 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 JOJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

AO58 JOJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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