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A11 NWD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,191 mi
Last recorded51,191 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,191 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 51,191 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 50,917 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 50,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to excessive wheel bind

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,548 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 50,548 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,107 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,485 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,369 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,193 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,355 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 25,355 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A11 NWD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 A11 NWD, 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 A11 NWD registered?

A11 NWD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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