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BG08 UJL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,830 mi
Last recorded33,830 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 31,252 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 30,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 29,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 27,973 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 26,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,825 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,868 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 12,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 9,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 9,749 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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BG08 UJL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 UJL registered?

BG08 UJL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 UJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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