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FM08 AAF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,224 mi
Last recorded71,224 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 AAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 64,640 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 58,513 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 58,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 53,239 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 53,238 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 47,410 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 47,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,457 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 43,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,856 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 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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FM08 AAF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM08 AAF, 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 FM08 AAF registered?

FM08 AAF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is FM08 AAF safe to buy?

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