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BF08 UHY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,955 mi
Last recorded32,955 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 UHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 32,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 26,942 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shock/absorbers showing slight corrosion at base

Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,921 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 19,806 miles

n/side front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 16 Dec 2021 19,806 miles

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

n/side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2021 19,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 19,693 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nail in osr tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,484 miles

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

both ns sidewalls damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,708 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 17,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 14,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 14,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,605 miles

slight damage on front number plate

small cuts on n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls

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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BF08 UHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF08 UHY, 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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BF08 UHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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