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FH08 HZR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,452 mi
Last recorded72,452 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 HZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,452 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 72,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower rod's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower rod's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 63,734 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,117 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 60,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,370 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,587 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 49,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,755 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 41,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,227 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 31,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 22,610 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 6,311 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 HZR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HZR, 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 FH08 HZR registered?

FH08 HZR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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