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BO55 JNP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,205 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2026 100,203 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2025 99,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 99,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,290 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 71,286 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,430 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,361 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 32,361 miles

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

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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BO55 JNP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 BO55 JNP, 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 BO55 JNP registered?

BO55 JNP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is BO55 JNP safe to buy?

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