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BV08 ZXG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 71,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,512 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 25,301 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 20,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 ZXG 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 83.3%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

BV08 ZXG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 ZXG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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