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BP08 AAV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 AAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,093 miles

Offside Front Body Slightly Damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 82,093 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body Slightly Damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 77,681 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 77,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 71,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 67,930 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor does not fold away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,028 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,352 miles

front discs slightly corroded inner face

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,759 miles

front pads very low and discs corroded

os wiper blade split.

osf tyre slightly damaged and cracked .

osr and nsr and nsf tyres cracked.

rear pads low and discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2013 23,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front pads very low and discs corroded

os wiper blade split.

osf tyre slightly damaged and cracked .

osr and nsr and nsf tyres cracked.

rear pads low and discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 19,797 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,434 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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BP08 AAV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP08 AAV, 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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BP08 AAV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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