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FX08 ZSE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ZSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,335 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 53,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,316 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,115 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,115 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,078 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,277 miles

offside and nearside front discs scored

Fail 13 Feb 2013 26,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front discs scored

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,418 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ZSE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZSE, 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 FX08 ZSE registered?

FX08 ZSE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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