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BT08 ULR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,782 mi
Last recorded50,782 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ULR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,782 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 50,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 38,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 17,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 17,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 17,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 15,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,189 miles

Front battery clamp missing off battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2015 13,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,091 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 ULR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

BT08 ULR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is BT08 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 ULR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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