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BV58 ORC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 ORC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,958 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,065 miles

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,054 miles

Front plastic headlamps fading but pattern still ok

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 74,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front plastic headlamps fading but pattern still ok

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 71,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 68,545 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,347 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,557 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 55,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,455 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 49,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,415 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.o/s/f brake sticking.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,241 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 38,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,813 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,998 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 ORC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORC, 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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BV58 ORC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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