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SL08YCX
2008 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1999cc
General Information
- Registration SL08YCX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 24 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
20 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 57,605 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 57,161 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 57,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,386 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Underbody Corrosion Underside
14 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,458 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion under vehicle
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 53,335 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion under vehicle
12 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,203 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2022 12 Jun 20268 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 51,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding binding sufficient to prevent wheel bearing check (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,049 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2021 12 Jun 202614 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 43,742 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear … cannot clearly see to fully assess wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 43,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates: .. character spacing incorrect (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear … cannot clearly see to fully assess wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,865 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 31,620 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland GATOR SPLIT (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 31,620 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland GATOR SPLIT (2.5.B.1b)
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,599 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202613 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 29,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,137 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Slight bind at both rear brakes
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,396 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 12 Jun 20262 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,878 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,819 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013 12 Jun 202610 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,916 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,763 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 12 Jun 20264 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 9,754 MI
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SL08YCX was registered on 2008-03-28
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