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BV58 OPU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 OPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,404 miles

Rear slight binding on both rear wheels

Rear suspension rusting

Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear slight binding on both rear wheels

Rear suspension rusting

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,733 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

plastic covers concealing testable items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,226 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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BV58 OPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV58 OPU, 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 BV58 OPU registered?

BV58 OPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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