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FG58 KCV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,173 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,794 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 130,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,318 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 126,316 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 121,857 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,818 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,311 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,917 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue

signs of under body corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2018 94,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,306 miles

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

both rear anti roll bar drop link dust covers starting to split

both rear tyres wearing low & cracking / perrishing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in the drop arm link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,135 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,682 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,720 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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FG58 KCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 FG58 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 FG58 KCV registered?

FG58 KCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is FG58 KCV safe to buy?

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