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FY58 WCN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,637 mi
Last recorded49,637 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 WCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 49,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 47,887 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,432 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,434 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 42,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,441 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jul 2018 36,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,910 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre vales. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,907 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,907 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,878 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 15,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 7,620 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 7,604 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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FY58 WCN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FY58 WCN, 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 FY58 WCN registered?

FY58 WCN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FY58 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 WCN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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