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FY08 KUU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,271 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 75,147 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,562 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 62,980 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner body corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 59,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,623 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 50,275 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,144 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc sub frames and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,829 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre at approx 2.5-3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,941 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 35,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,679 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 21,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,025 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,203 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 KUU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KUU, 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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FY08 KUU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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