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BF 6960

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,601 mi
Last recorded27,601 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 6960
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,768 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 26,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,258 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 21,511 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 17,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,840 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface

Fail 30 Jan 2013 14,839 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface

Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,654 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,746 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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BF 6960 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF 6960, 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 BF 6960 registered?

BF 6960 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BF 6960 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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