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FH08 URJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,214 mi
Last recorded85,214 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 URJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,354 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,204 miles

rear tyres close to markers

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 URJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

FH08 URJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 URJ safe to buy?

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