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BG08 EOC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,368 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 85,361 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,837 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,813 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,935 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,932 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,910 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,442 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 41,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 32,775 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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BG08 EOC 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 BG08 EOC, 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 BG08 EOC registered?

BG08 EOC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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