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SL08YCP
2008 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SL08YCP
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 09 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,073 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026 12 Jun 20266 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe and reinforcing plates holed (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,581 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted especially near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,511 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024 12 Jun 202618 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,386 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under body corrosion
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,648 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022 12 Jun 202610 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,399 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,667 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020 12 Jun 202621 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,999 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,440 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,772 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front windscreen wiper starting to split
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,291 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,290 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,304 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,624 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,511 MI
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SL08YCP was registered on 2008-03-28
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