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P834 AFE

2008 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,050 mi
Last recorded12,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX560,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 12,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 2,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 2,317 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspensions arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 173,212 miles

Chassis strengthening plates fitted obscuring inspection of chassis

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Strong smell of fuel but no visible leaks

Pass 29 May 2017 173,212 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Sill cracked at jacking point

Offside Rear Inner Sill cracked at jacking point

Fail 29 May 2017 173,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Sill cracked at jacking point

Offside Rear Inner Sill cracked at jacking point

Fail 11 Apr 2016

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,981 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,981 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 71,834 miles

Rear brake discs corroded @ edges

Rear exhaust joint slight leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,817 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded @ edges

Rear exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,259 miles

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,204 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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P834 AFE is a 2008 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 60,866 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P834 AFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P834 AFE registered?

P834 AFE is a 2008 Mazda MX5, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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