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FH08 URE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,890 mi
Last recorded44,890 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 URE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,746 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))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERINGAND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 41,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 40,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 38,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,265 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205/50/16 starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 33,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 580 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205/50/16 starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,974 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 27,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 24,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,959 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,971 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 URE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

FH08 URE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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