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A26 RVE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,497 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 78,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,363 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 splitting in tread/sidewall join (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,521 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 62,521 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage deterioated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,754 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 42,653 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,046 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,550 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 32,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,499 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 21,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,209 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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A26 RVE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A26 RVE, 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 A26 RVE registered?

A26 RVE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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