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FJ08 FUN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,011 mi
Last recorded52,011 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 48,972 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 45,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,613 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 31,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,417 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 29,417 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2016 25,304 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,780 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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FJ08 FUN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FJ08 FUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 FUN registered?

FJ08 FUN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 FUN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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