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H4 RHU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 RHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 29,992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 26,328 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 21,385 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. General undeside corrosion. Underside covered in anti corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 21,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Camber of wheel affected (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Disc and pad showing signs of excess heat

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. General undeside corrosion. Underside covered in anti corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 19,745 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,883 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 17,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking dated 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 15,770 miles

All four tyre walls cracked /splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2019 13,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 12,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 11,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 10,295 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,473 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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H4 RHU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 H4 RHU, 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 H4 RHU registered?

H4 RHU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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