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BT08 TJV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,893 mi
Last recorded14,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 TJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 14,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 14,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2055016v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 14,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 13,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 13,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 12,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 11,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 11,365 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 11,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 10,964 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 5,777 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 TJV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

BT08 TJV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 TJV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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