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FY08 BGX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,051 mi
Last recorded35,051 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 35,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 34,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 33,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,050 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,321 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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FY08 BGX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY08 BGX, 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 FY08 BGX registered?

FY08 BGX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is FY08 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 BGX shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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