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AP08 LZO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,341 mi
Last recorded98,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 98,341 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in oil/ wax oil ? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in oil/ wax oil ? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 96,214 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 96,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and all suspension components/rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 96,084 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support member where marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and all suspension components/rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,543 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,195 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 84,194 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,280 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,670 miles

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

windscreen damage out side swept area

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,846 miles

windscreen has dameage out side wipe zone on n/s

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel arch & rear bumper damaged

windscreen cracked [n/s]

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f wheel arch & rear bumper damaged

windscreen cracked [n/s]

Pass 16 Jun 2011 262,321 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear brake disc's rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2011 262,321 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake disc's rusty

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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AP08 LZO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP08 LZO, 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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AP08 LZO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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