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BN58 WLO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,164 mi
Last recorded84,164 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,164 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 84,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,846 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Complete on both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,986 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,858 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 57,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,658 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,220 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 48,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,768 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,581 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 WLO 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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

BN58 WLO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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