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A21 PJS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 PJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 70,058 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 62,454 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 57,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 53,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,198 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,566 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 39,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,430 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 31,430 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,621 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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A21 PJS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 A21 PJS, 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 A21 PJS registered?

A21 PJS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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