CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL08 HLU

2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Blue Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,200 mi
Last recorded50,200 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,200 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,812 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres worn eneven as low as 2mm on edges

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5 Sport?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2
Full Mazda MX-5 Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL08 HLU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL08 HLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL08 HLU?

You can check the full history of SL08 HLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL08 HLU registered?

SL08 HLU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is SL08 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 HLU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL08 HLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL08 HLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.