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AV08 KLX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,866 mi
Last recorded71,866 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 71,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front tyre is cracking badly

Several ball joint dust covers are deteriorated and cracking

The front brakes are imbalanced

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

Pass 7 May 2024 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated - Both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 68,456 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 65,919 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 63,095 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 60,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 57,953 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 52,553 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 52,553 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,759 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,759 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,273 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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AV08 KLX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV08 KLX, 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 AV08 KLX registered?

AV08 KLX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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