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FY08 BJF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,378 mi
Last recorded51,378 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 51,378 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side car / all suspension parts corroded in places

Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,423 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking tread area a lot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side car / all suspension parts corroded in places

Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs signs of got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm. rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 tyres cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side car / suspension parts corroded in places

Fail 29 May 2024 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs signs of got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm. rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 tyres cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side car / suspension parts corroded in places

Pass 29 May 2023 47,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 46,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 13 Mar 2021 44,277 miles

front wiper blades juddering

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,073 miles

Tyres appear to be wearing thin on outer edge but I believe this is due to the tread design..

Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,654 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 19,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 17,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,087 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 BJF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY08 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

FY08 BJF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FY08 BJF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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