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FH08 ZZD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,164 mi
Last recorded64,164 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ZZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 64,164 miles

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

under body wax oiled

Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,246 miles

under body wax oiled

Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all round suspension components and chassis corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2024 55,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all round suspension components and chassis corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,859 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR+OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR+OSR UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 32,398 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 32,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 22,751 miles

all four tyres in very poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2015 22,682 miles

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

all four tyres in very poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,507 miles

tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,283 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,538 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,278 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 ZZD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

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

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