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BT08 TGV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,783 mi
Last recorded26,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 TGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 26,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 21,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 17,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,509 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 15,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,149 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,907 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 10,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,061 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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BT08 TGV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BT08 TGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 TGV registered?

BT08 TGV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 TGV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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