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BT08 ULU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,708 mi
Last recorded100,708 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ULU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 100,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 99,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,041 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate broken. (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,552 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 85,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 85,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,783 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 82,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 79,580 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 79,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 76,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 61,431 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 49,037 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 36,465 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 26 May 2011 36,461 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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 ULU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

BT08 ULU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is BT08 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 ULU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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