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FB02 PDB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,985 mi
Last recorded24,985 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 PDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 24,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,084 miles

Brake discs rusty

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,147 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Offside Front Brake dragging

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 6 Aug 2021 21,690 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 21,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 20,554 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,710 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,796 miles

Front brake disc inner faces pitted

Front link bar dust covers perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,252 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,496 miles

car very dry underneath

front discs corroded on inner faces.

front inner pads look worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,792 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

front inner brake pads low

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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FB02 PDB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FB02 PDB, 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 FB02 PDB registered?

FB02 PDB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is FB02 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 PDB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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