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A1 EEN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,915 mi
Last recorded66,915 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 63,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 59,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,610 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,944 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,212 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,807 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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A1 EEN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A1 EEN, 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 A1 EEN registered?

A1 EEN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is A1 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 EEN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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