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FV08 YHY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,659 mi
Last recorded91,659 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 91,659 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 90,910 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,950 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,945 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion round rear sub frame

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,528 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,489 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,818 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,709 miles

Oil leak from rear diff ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,709 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,065 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2016 72,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,782 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,252 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FV08 YHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 FV08 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

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

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