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AV08 TGE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,966 mi
Last recorded44,966 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 44,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

sill covers and under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,632 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,508 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2023 44,041 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Fail 21 Apr 2023 44,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,885 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 17 Apr 2020 42,332 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2020 42,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,751 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,168 miles

l/h/f brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 34,776 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Aftermarket wiring insecure and rubbing against pedal box and steering column (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,588 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 TGE 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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

AV08 TGE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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