MOT Status
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51,378 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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))
front wiper blades juddering
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyres appear to be wearing thin on outer edge but I believe this is due to the tread design..
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FY08 BJF safe to buy?
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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