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FG08 UPR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,870 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 81,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,706 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slighly

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,607 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slighty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,546 miles

Nearside Front and n/s/r slight brakes binding

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,033 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brakes very poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 26,175 miles

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

Front brake discs getting corroded on inside .

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded .

Pass 9 May 2011 26,175 miles

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

Front brake discs getting corroded on inside .

Rear brake discs slightly corroded .

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 UPR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

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

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