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BG08 UJN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,140 mi
Last recorded69,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 69,140 miles

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

Front And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 69,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,244 miles

Front And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,806 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 56,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking /splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,704 miles

o/s front tyre inner side wall slight split/cut

Pass 21 May 2018 41,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 41,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 38,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 25,022 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,258 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,258 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 16,990 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 UJN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG08 UJN, 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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BG08 UJN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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