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FA08 HDU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,001 mi
Last recorded63,001 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 63,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,134 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 61,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,017 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 56,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,289 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 53,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,313 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 48,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,285 miles

all tyres worn and cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2014 33,285 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres worn and cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,941 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,037 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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FA08 HDU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FA08 HDU, 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 FA08 HDU registered?

FA08 HDU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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