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FX08 WAU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,093 mi
Last recorded31,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 30,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake inner surfaces corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2020 29,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,337 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 29,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,057 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,392 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,113 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 13,884 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,884 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2012 7,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,021 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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FX08 WAU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX08 WAU, 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 FX08 WAU registered?

FX08 WAU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FX08 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 WAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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