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FH08 HYY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,424 mi
Last recorded66,424 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 HYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,424 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,830 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 65,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,640 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,640 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,443 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 50,443 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link has come away from the ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,610 miles

NSF wheel binding slightly

Stone chips to screen

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 34,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,909 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 29,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,378 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,284 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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FH08 HYY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH08 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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