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BT08 VTY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,467 mi
Last recorded56,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 56,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,544 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,464 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 32,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inners (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,870 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,692 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,356 miles

Both front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,441 miles

slight corrosion to frt discs

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 VTY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

BT08 VTY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 VTY 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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