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FH58 JKZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,480 mi
Last recorded67,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH58 JKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,480 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 66,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 61,125 miles

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 38,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,751 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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FH58 JKZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FH58 JKZ, 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 FH58 JKZ registered?

FH58 JKZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is FH58 JKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH58 JKZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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