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AV58 LPP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,896 mi
Last recorded62,896 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,896 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 58,037 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 Mar 2024 55,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,858 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 39,834 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,867 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 13,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 6,464 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall scrubbrd

Fail 3 Feb 2012 6,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

near side front tyre outer side wall scrubbrd

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 LPP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 AV58 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

AV58 LPP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is AV58 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 LPP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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