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AX08 BWL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,606 mi
Last recorded22,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 22,606 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished & small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 22,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 21,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 20,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 20,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 Cuts deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 19,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 15,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,614 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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AX08 BWL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AX08 BWL, 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 AX08 BWL registered?

AX08 BWL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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