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FD08 UEB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,701 mi
Last recorded105,701 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 UEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 102,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 102,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 98,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 11 May 2023 95,423 miles

suspension corrosion on numerous components under vehicle

Fail 2 May 2023 95,379 miles

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

suspension corrosion on numerous components under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2022 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

suspension corrosion on numerous components under vehicle

Pass 1 May 2021 86,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 84,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion to numerous suspension comonents

Pass 11 May 2019 80,268 miles

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

Offside Front brake drags slightly as wheel rotated

Pass 4 May 2018 73,877 miles

Offside Front slight drag as wheel rotated

Pass 3 May 2017 71,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 68,003 miles

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

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

initial problem recording log on data to mot system

slight play front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 5 May 2015 65,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 60,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 46,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 34,242 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,265 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 UEB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD08 UEB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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