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FL58 JCZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 JCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear sub frames corroded. suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 72,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear sub frames corroded. suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 67,430 miles

sub frames & suspension badly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,399 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sub frames & suspension badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 64,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 60,094 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 60,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 57,650 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 May 2020 57,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2019 54,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,726 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,774 miles

rear tyres close to markers

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,147 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 30,147 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,810 miles

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

slight drag rear brakes noted

surface rust noted on steering and suspension parts

Fail 14 Jul 2015 29,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight drag rear brakes noted

surface rust noted on steering and suspension parts

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,030 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,167 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded but not to excess

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 JCZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL58 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

FL58 JCZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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