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FG08 KCV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,025 mi
Last recorded79,025 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 KCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,025 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,330 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,281 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,871 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,871 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,131 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section has slight corrosion

rear brakes slighty binding

Fail 24 Aug 2017 66,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section has slight corrosion

rear brakes slighty binding

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,683 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,683 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,236 miles

both rear tyres splitting between tread

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 11 Aug 2014 51,236 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting between tread

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,427 miles

damp under abs pump but no visable leaks

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

oil leak possibly diff

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,150 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FG08 KCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG08 KCV, 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 FG08 KCV registered?

FG08 KCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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