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BV08 FKU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,645 mi
Last recorded65,645 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,645 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,695 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 58,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 55,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,458 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,475 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 37,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,045 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,108 miles

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,776 miles

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,742 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 16,742 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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BV08 FKU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 BV08 FKU, 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 BV08 FKU registered?

BV08 FKU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BV08 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 FKU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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