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FY08 BHU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,204 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 28 Jun 2021 94,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 94,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,940 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,178 miles

near side rear tyre tread at 2.5mm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front brake binding slightly

near side rear tyre tread at 2.5mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,415 miles

chip in offside windscreen over 10mm on zone "a" limit not affecting view but may spread

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,404 miles

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

off side rear brake disc corroded on face

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,377 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 BHU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BHU, 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 FY08 BHU registered?

FY08 BHU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FY08 BHU safe to buy?

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