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AV58 HGZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 85,479 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 84,134 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 84,134 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 80,419 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 80,419 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,893 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 76,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,852 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,851 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,355 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer portion of tread.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread!

Offside of windscreen has slight scratching!

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,236 miles

Front brake pads have advanced wear.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,068 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,945 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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AV58 HGZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV58 HGZ, 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 AV58 HGZ registered?

AV58 HGZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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