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BJ08 BWL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,482 mi
Last recorded35,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 35,482 miles

All tyres slightly perished, rear tyres worn just below 3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2024 31,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 16,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 15,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 13,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 10,849 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre tread cut or split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,147 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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BJ08 BWL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ08 BWL, 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 BJ08 BWL registered?

BJ08 BWL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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