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FL58 VHN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,613 mi
Last recorded90,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,123 miles

Offside Rear Nail in osr tyre

Front Both seat belt retractors weak

Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,123 miles

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

Front Both seat belt retractors weak

Offside Rear Nail in osr tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,648 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 83,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,765 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,107 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,754 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 57,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,348 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 VHN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

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

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