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FD08 HZW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,467 mi
Last recorded68,467 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 65,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 57,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 53,689 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 53,571 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 49,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 46,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 42,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 32,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,781 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 19,978 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 19,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 17,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,647 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 12,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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FD08 HZW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD08 HZW, 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 FD08 HZW registered?

FD08 HZW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FD08 HZW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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