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AU58 PAO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 PAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 110,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 109,927 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 108,938 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 108,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,381 miles

under shields obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,899 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,053 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread, not exceeding fail requirements

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,192 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,477 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,083 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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AU58 PAO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU58 PAO, 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 AU58 PAO registered?

AU58 PAO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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