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FG08 XTK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,802 mi
Last recorded80,802 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,802 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,016 miles

Coil spring corroded both front bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 79,016 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 69,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,427 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,415 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,790 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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FG08 XTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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