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BV58 ZPX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,775 mi
Last recorded94,775 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 ZPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,775 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 94,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,102 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,416 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,717 miles

205/45/R1788wxl. All 5mm.

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 47,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,592 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,205 miles

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

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 ZPX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

BV58 ZPX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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