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FD08 TVN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,972 mi
Last recorded90,972 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 TVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 90,972 miles

Both front and rear subframes corroded but weakened

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front and rear subframes corroded but weakened

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,862 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 84,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,214 miles

Front and rear subframes has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 53,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 47,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,006 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 42,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 35,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 29,938 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 24,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 19,725 miles

rear discs corroded on surfaces.

Pass 28 May 2012 16,116 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2011 12,904 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r discs corroded on surfaces.

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 TVN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD08 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

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

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