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BP08 JTP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,101 mi
Last recorded95,101 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,021 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,428 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,447 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 80,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,257 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 62,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,743 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,379 miles

Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 40,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,569 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,418 miles

Nearside 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 JTP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JTP, 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 JTP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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