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A22 MTD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 MTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 55,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 52,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,507 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,969 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,667 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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A22 MTD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A22 MTD, 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 A22 MTD registered?

A22 MTD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is A22 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 MTD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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