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FV08 YHT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,675 mi
Last recorded63,675 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,176 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 59,176 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,282 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 58,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,644 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 51,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 51,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,972 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav phone holder ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 41,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav phone holder ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened one securing pin missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 34,797 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,988 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,946 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 23,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 7,885 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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FV08 YHT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV08 YHT, 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 FV08 YHT registered?

FV08 YHT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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