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FD08 VSK

2008 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX560,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VSK
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 87,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,461 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 67,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,979 miles

front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,551 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,652 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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FD08 VSK is a 2008 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 60,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD08 VSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD08 VSK registered?

FD08 VSK is a 2008 Mazda MX5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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