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FL58 GOH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 95,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,492 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 74,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,545 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 38,017 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 37,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,605 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 27,605 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads wearing thin rear brake discs badly scored

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 GOH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GOH, 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 FL58 GOH registered?

FL58 GOH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is FL58 GOH safe to buy?

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