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BV58 ZPZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,023 mi
Last recorded79,023 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 ZPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,721 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,842 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,877 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,985 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front windscreen washer flow poor

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,662 miles

both front tyres cracked badly to tread surface

nearside rear tyre cracked badly to tread surface

Fail 26 Oct 2016 36,662 miles

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

both front tyres cracked badly to tread surface

nearside rear tyre cracked badly to tread surface

Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,982 miles

cracks in nearside rear offside front and nearside front tyres no ply or cords exposed

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 26,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,557 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,932 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)

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 ZPZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 BV58 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

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

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