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FM08 FRR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 86,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 83,382 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 83,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 82,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,873 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,727 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD

Rear TYRES ON 2MM

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,697 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 58,895 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 58,895 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,647 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 21,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 FRR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FM08 FRR, 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 FM08 FRR registered?

FM08 FRR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 FRR 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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