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50 RTS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,276 mi
Last recorded40,276 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 RTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,276 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 37,372 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,647 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,317 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 29,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 27,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,317 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 15,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,920 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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50 RTS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 50 RTS, 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 50 RTS registered?

50 RTS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 50 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 RTS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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