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24 RT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,216 mi
Last recorded49,216 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 RT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,216 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 48,669 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 48,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 47,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 47,012 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,227 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside wear on shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside inner pads wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 41,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside wear on shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside inner pads wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,765 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,593 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 32,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,582 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,844 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,912 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,999 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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24 RT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 24 RT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 24 RT registered?

24 RT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is 24 RT safe to buy?

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