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BA55 DOG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,575 mi
Last recorded79,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 DOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021
Fail 21 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2020
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,186 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,601 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,617 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 26,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,514 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 21,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BA55 DOG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BA55 DOG, 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 BA55 DOG registered?

BA55 DOG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is BA55 DOG safe to buy?

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