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AY08 YKT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,824 mi
Last recorded120,824 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,824 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front upper arms, inner bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 112,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 96,108 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,618 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 28,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 6,249 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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AY08 YKT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY08 YKT, 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 AY08 YKT registered?

AY08 YKT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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