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BN58 JKO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 JKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,521 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear clear outer light lens broken

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2025 65,495 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also over 10 years old date code 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also over 10 years old date code 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear clear outer light lens broken

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Rear light lens damaged noshowing white light to rear

o/s/front anans rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 5 Nov 2024 65,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged noshowing white light to rear

o/s/front anans rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 3 Nov 2023 64,377 miles

n/s/rear tyre 10 years old o/s/front tyre 10 years old

Fail 3 Nov 2023 64,373 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre 10 years old o/s/front tyre 10 years old

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,037 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,514 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 62,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,744 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear lamp cracked and broken

rear diff oil leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear lamp cracked and broken

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,736 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 49,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,875 miles

front wipers just starting to perish but still clear the screen

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,049 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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BN58 JKO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN58 JKO, 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 BN58 JKO registered?

BN58 JKO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BN58 JKO safe to buy?

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