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BU08 MVW

2008 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1999cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1999cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 59,637 miles on the clock, averaging 2,791 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU08 MVW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,791

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,637 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,053
Average per year2,791
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU08 MVW 17k28k38k49k60k '11'26'17

Check BU08 MVW

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage57,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,585 miles
PASS
Mileage55,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage54,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage51,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
Mileage43,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage39,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage37,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage34,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage31,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage28,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage25,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage20,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,780 miles
PASS
Mileage17,214 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MVW
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BU08 MVW

What car is BU08 MVW?

BU08 MVW is a red Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BU08 MVW?

The last recorded mileage for BU08 MVW was 59,637 miles, recorded on 12 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU08 MVW passed its MOT?

BU08 MVW has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2026.

Is BU08 MVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU08 MVW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BU08 MVW?

BU08 MVW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.