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FG08 SBU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,747 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 75,153 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 67,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 48,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,358 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,533 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 32,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,148 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SBU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FG08 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

FG08 SBU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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