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BD08 KWG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,524 mi
Last recorded23,524 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 23,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 22,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 20,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 13,948 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 13,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 11,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 11,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 9,038 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 9,038 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 10 May 2016 7,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 6,256 miles

NSF tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

NSR tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

OSF tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

OSR tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

inner faces of front discs have slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 5,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 4,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 4,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 3,393 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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BD08 KWG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 BD08 KWG, 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 BD08 KWG registered?

BD08 KWG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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