2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FN08 XMD
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 65,043 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN08 XMD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 65,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 XMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (FN08 XMD) between April 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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 (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four/front /rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
FN08 XMD Mileage History
- 05/04/201115,662 mi
- 11/04/201217,126 mi+1,464 mi
- 08/04/201318,974 mi+1,848 mi
- 02/04/201422,117 mi+3,143 mi
- 05/05/201524,143 mi+2,026 mi
- 05/05/201626,745 mi+2,602 mi
- 03/05/201730,968 mi+4,223 mi
- 30/04/201834,094 mi+3,126 mi
- 30/04/201834,094 mi
- 05/05/201937,585 mi+3,491 mi
- 04/05/202039,823 mi+2,238 mi
- 04/05/202039,825 mi+2 mi
- 27/05/202142,158 mi+2,333 mi
- 06/06/202246,649 mi+4,491 mi
- 05/06/202350,190 mi+3,541 mi
- 03/06/202453,734 mi+3,544 mi
- 02/06/202556,963 mi+3,229 mi
- 13/05/202665,043 mi+8,080 mi
Average of roughly 3,269 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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