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F1 NLP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,528 mi
Last recorded75,528 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 NLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,967 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,450 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,507 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 64,404 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,684 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,858 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s brake noted dragging (slight)

r/o/s tyre perished worn to 3mm, nail in tread and worn on edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,112 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 13 Feb 2013 50,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges and perished

r/n/s tyre badly worn and poor at inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

front pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,023 miles

exhaust rusty

front pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,015 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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F1 NLP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F1 NLP, 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 F1 NLP registered?

F1 NLP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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