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BA08 ZOE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 ZOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,425 miles

Front headlight lens both slight defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear body rusty /no shape edge

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

front to rear brake pipes covered with black sealant cannot inspect

under body rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2025 105,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front headlight lens both slight defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear body rusty /no shape edge

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

front to rear brake pipes covered with black sealant cannot inspect

under body rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,361 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wiper defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge

Fail 6 Jul 2024 98,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wiper defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,753 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 90,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,776 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,540 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 76,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 52,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,733 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 38,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,748 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit on outer edge of tread.

Pass 31 May 2012 25,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,275 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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BA08 ZOE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA08 ZOE, 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 BA08 ZOE registered?

BA08 ZOE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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