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FL58 YAU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,327 mi
Last recorded64,327 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 64,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 63,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,405 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,956 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,371 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 61,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,716 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 59,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,636 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,080 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,280 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 7,280 miles

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

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 YAU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL58 YAU registered?

FL58 YAU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is FL58 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 YAU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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