2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FM08 FSA
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/07/2008. Recorded mileage 57,516 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
FM08 FSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 57,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FM08 FSA Mileage History
- 05/07/202349,890 mi
- 05/07/202349,890 mi
- 05/07/202453,853 mi+3,963 mi
- 05/07/202453,857 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/202557,516 mi+3,659 mi
Average of roughly 3,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM08 FSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (FM08 FSA) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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