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EX58 FFG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,248 mi
Last recorded76,248 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 FFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,404 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,888 miles

General underbody corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts slightly perished outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers poor

Fail 30 Aug 2023 72,886 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts slightly perished outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,910 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 67,910 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 67,366 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,506 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 53,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 38,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,121 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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EX58 FFG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 EX58 FFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX58 FFG registered?

EX58 FFG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EX58 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 FFG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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