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BP08 AAJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,437 mi
Last recorded66,437 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 AAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 66,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,771 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,810 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,802 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,211 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,211 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,553 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 36,808 miles

Front windscreen chipped

N/S Slight body damage

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,808 miles

Front windscreen chipped

N/S Slight body damage

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BP08 AAJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP08 AAJ, 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 BP08 AAJ registered?

BP08 AAJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BP08 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 AAJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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