MAZDA MX-5 SB08YBX has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 60,518 miles 1 month ago on Saturday 29th August 2026 at 17:10.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 28th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

SB08YBX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202760,518 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 202660,518 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202518TH AUGUST 202658,743 MI
FAILED18TH JULY 202558,738 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202418TH AUGUST 202556,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Side And Suspension Components Coated With Underseal
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202328TH SEPTEMBER 202455,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 202355,917 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202228TH SEPTEMBER 202355,496 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 202128TH SEPTEMBER 202254,769 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 202028TH SEPTEMBER 202153,894 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 201928TH SEPTEMBER 202052,991 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201828TH SEPTEMBER 201952,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201728TH SEPTEMBER 201851,452 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201628TH SEPTEMBER 201749,970 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 201528TH SEPTEMBER 201647,817 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/f Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201428TH SEPTEMBER 201544,674 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20133RD JULY 201432,965 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Tail Lens Outer Cover Broken
FAILED2ND JULY 201332,924 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Fractured (2.4.g.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Fractured (2.4.g.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  7. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Tail Lens Outer Cover Broken
PASSED24TH APRIL 201224TH APRIL 201319,644 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
PASSED25TH APRIL 201124TH APRIL 201212,507 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SB08YBX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

SB08YBX MOT Comments

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SB08YBX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 60,518 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,362 miles

SB08YBX FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration SB08YBX was manufactured on Friday 30th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 60,518 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,362 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SB08YBX has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 15 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does SB08YBX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 SB08YBX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SB08YBX Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 SB08YBX does have Tax. Read more

When does SB08YBX Tax expire?

The current Tax for SB08YBX will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SB08YBX MOT expire?

The current MOT for SB08YBX will expire in 11 months on Saturday 28th August 2027. Read more

When did SB08YBX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SB08YBX was on Saturday 29th August 2026 at 17:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SB08YBX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for SB08YBX we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SB08YBX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for SB08YBX we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SB08YBX?

SB08YBX is registered as a 2008 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has SB08YBX done?

The odometer reading for SB08YBX at the last MOT in August 2026 was 60,518 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,362 miles per year. Read more

How old is SB08YBX?

The vehicle SB08YBX was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th May 2008. Read more

What colour is SB08YBX?

The official colour of SB08YBX is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SB08YBX have?

SB08YBX has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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