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FL58 YAF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 71,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 69,298 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 69,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,404 miles

Drivers Seat Belt Slow to Retract

Fail 15 Mar 2023 67,402 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drivers Seat Belt Slow to Retract

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges (2013)

Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

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 YAF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

FL58 YAF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is FL58 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 YAF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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