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BN58 KHJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,251 mi
Last recorded55,251 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 KHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 55,251 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 55,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,217 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 55,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 54,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,195 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,763 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,533 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front metal object in thread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,458 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,886 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 KHJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BN58 KHJ, 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 BN58 KHJ registered?

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

Is BN58 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 KHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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