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F6 DOB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,831 mi
Last recorded54,831 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 DOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 48,879 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,862 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,093 miles

All four tyres perishing

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,712 miles

front pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,769 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2018 17,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,955 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 12,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,886 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,682 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre centre tread (repairable).

nail in offside rear tyre centre tread (repairable).

Fail 28 Feb 2012 10,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,436 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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F6 DOB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F6 DOB, 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 F6 DOB registered?

F6 DOB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is F6 DOB safe to buy?

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