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A2 NAL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 98,436 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded boarder line pass (on run the abs pump)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded boarder line pass

Offside Front brake pipe corroded boarder line pass

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2025 98,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded boarder line pass (on run the abs pump)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded boarder line pass

Offside Front brake pipe corroded boarder line pass

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2025 48,623 miles

All rear suspension arms very heavy corrsion

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

Front Subframe heavy corrosion

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

Rear Subframe heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 47,659 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 88,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,492 miles

All rear suspension components heavy corrosion

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 45,490 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components heavy corrosion

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,063 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2022 77,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,317 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms all corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 43,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Held on with tape and string (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Rear subframe and suspension arms all corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,691 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of fuel tank borderline. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 68,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 68,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 66,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,991 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 38,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords nearly exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,368 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,961 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,280 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 28,280 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn close and are cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,349 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,950 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 37,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,687 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,526 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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A2 NAL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A2 NAL, 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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A2 NAL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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