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FH08 FLA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,637 mi
Last recorded141,637 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 141,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 141,531 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 128,260 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2017 128,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 117,149 miles

nearside rear shock absorber sweating fluid

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,288 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 105,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 84,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 59,560 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,360 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 31,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S Seat belt buckle shroud damaged.

Pass 20 May 2011 15,924 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 15,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil dampness around diff area no leaking seen at time of test

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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FH08 FLA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FH08 FLA, 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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FH08 FLA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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