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FJ08 WVF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,283 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,055 miles

NSF,NSR,OSF tyre treads cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2014 30,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF,NSR,OSF tyre treads cracking

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 3 Jul 2013 25,331 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside front valve stem badly perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear valve stem badly perished and cracked

offside front brake disc pitted and scored

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front valve stem badly perished and cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,749 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 20,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,304 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 WVF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVF, 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 FJ08 WVF registered?

FJ08 WVF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 WVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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