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2008 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration SL08XFC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,120 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
4 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 61,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 57,457 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2025 12 Jun 202610 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,083 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,125 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 52,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,528 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to rear suspension. Various places
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 49,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Corrosion to rear suspension. Various places
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 46,021 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear has slight corrosion to various areas
18 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 46,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear has slight corrosion to various areas
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,889 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front no plate cracked
- Front both headlamps frosting but not affecting beam pattern
- Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing and cracking
- Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing and cracking
- Rear corrosion to various body and suspension componants
- both inner rack inner arms corroding
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,152 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.
4 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 40,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,219 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle underside corroded to various areas
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,087 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
5 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,087 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,299 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,248 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,459 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,176 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,097 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,244 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08XFC was registered on 2008-03-28
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