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FY08 SMU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,635 mi
Last recorded84,635 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,717 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge & cracking

front brake disc worn & pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 65,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,673 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,392 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx.Offside rear tyre tread depth 3 mm apprrox

front brake pads 5 mm approx.

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 SMU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

FY08 SMU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is FY08 SMU safe to buy?

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