2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YL08 FAF
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 48,511 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL08 FAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 48,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YL08 FAF Mileage History
- 03/08/202248,264 mi
- 05/08/202248,264 mi
- 08/09/202348,300 mi+36 mi
- 03/09/202548,511 mi+211 mi
Average of roughly 80 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 FAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (YL08 FAF) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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