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BU08 MHJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,770 mi
Last recorded62,770 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 56,439 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,255 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 49,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,255 miles

battery secured with cable ties

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre is cracked

osf tyre is cracked.

osf wiper blade is split but not smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 41,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre is cracked

osf tyre is cracked.

osf wiper blade is split but not smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre tread cracked towards outer sidewall

osf tyre tread cracked towards outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,410 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres slightly cracking and near side front has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,782 miles

Small cut in Outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,002 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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BU08 MHJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU08 MHJ, 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 BU08 MHJ registered?

BU08 MHJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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