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FY58 YVG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,297 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 98,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,976 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 89,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,212 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 76,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,321 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 61,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section blowing and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,023 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear brake disc corroded in excess

Offside Rear wheel binding

Fail 22 Sep 2017 57,117 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear brake disc corroded in excess

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,826 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 29 Mar 2012 25,481 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,481 miles

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

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 YVG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY58 YVG registered?

FY58 YVG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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The MOT history for FY58 YVG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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