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FL58 NXK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,738 mi
Last recorded129,738 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 NXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 129,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,489 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 124,477 miles

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

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

rear subframe support bars heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,657 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 117,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,369 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,740 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,446 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking out needs ajusting

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,900 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,900 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 36,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,325 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 NXK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

FL58 NXK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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