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FD08 TVC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,025 mi
Last recorded55,025 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 TVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 55,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 55,021 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 47,942 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 44,527 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 42,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,503 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished / cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 33,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 31,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 28,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 28,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 26,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 23,351 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 20,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 16,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2011 13,227 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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FD08 TVC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FD08 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

FD08 TVC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FD08 TVC safe to buy?

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