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A19 OWF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,153 mi
Last recorded118,153 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,153 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 118,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 110,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 105,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 103,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 97,654 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 97,654 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,363 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Has nail in Tread

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,795 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,793 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,764 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,789 miles

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm on edges

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

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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A19 OWF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 OWF, 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 A19 OWF registered?

A19 OWF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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