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BT08 THN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 THN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,040 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Nearside rear brake pads low.

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,494 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 THN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 THN, 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 BT08 THN registered?

BT08 THN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is BT08 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 THN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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