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FV08 YHW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,786 mi
Last recorded40,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 40,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 22,823 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,961 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside rear perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,893 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 12,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,012 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,826 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 YHW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV08 YHW, 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 FV08 YHW registered?

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

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