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G5 FMA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 FMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 88,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 88,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,367 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 67,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 65,653 miles

rear pads low

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,233 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 48,332 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2013 41,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads worn low

Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,170 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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G5 FMA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G5 FMA, 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 G5 FMA registered?

G5 FMA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2008.

Is G5 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 FMA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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