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FL08 YTG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,205 mi
Last recorded63,205 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 63,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 39,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 39,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,610 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 38,610 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,719 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 37,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,407 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 34,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin discs corroded (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,794 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 29,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,800 miles

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

both rear tyres close to tread wear indicators,

both rear tyres cracking on side walls and within tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,514 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,257 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 20,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 15,584 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,584 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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FL08 YTG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YTG, 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 FL08 YTG registered?

FL08 YTG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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