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SL08XFD
2008 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SL08XFD
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 08 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 43,900 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- under body sealed
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 41,012 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 40,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- n/s/f and o/s/f brake back plates corroded badly
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 40,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- n/s/f and o/s/f brake back plates corroded badly
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 39,700 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023 12 Jun 20261 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 39,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,075 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022 12 Jun 20266 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,155 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,606 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,926 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside seat belt slow to retract
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,339 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S/F & N/S/F REAR SUSPENSION BUSHE,S = SPLITTING.
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,013 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 27,940 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,051 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 24,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in sidewall of n/s/r tyre. Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,493 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
19 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,886 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SL08XFD was registered on 2008-03-28
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