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FL58 CUO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 CUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 99,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 99,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 94,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,479 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,485 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,184 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 85,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,076 miles

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 16 Jan 2015 72,812 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 72,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,593 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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FL58 CUO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 FL58 CUO, 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 FL58 CUO registered?

FL58 CUO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is FL58 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 CUO 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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