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FY08 XXJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,353 mi
Last recorded65,353 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 65,353 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 64,473 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near tread wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,549 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,984 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 58,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks and splits in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 57,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks and splits in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets cleaned out (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split. new blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 56,553 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,506 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres surface cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,922 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,682 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 XXJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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