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FL08 PZT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 PZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,927 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 62,924 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,302 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,548 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,018 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 56,017 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,057 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 54,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,090 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 52,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,337 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,721 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2011 21,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

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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FL08 PZT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 PZT, 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 FL08 PZT registered?

FL08 PZT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 PZT shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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