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FG58 CVS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,633 mi
Last recorded43,633 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 CVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,633 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,920 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 38,920 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,737 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 37,736 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,967 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,152 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 30,152 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FG58 CVS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG58 CVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG58 CVS registered?

FG58 CVS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FG58 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 CVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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