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A3 VED

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,717 mi
Last recorded24,717 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 24,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 23,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 21,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 20,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 20,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 19,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 7,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 5,866 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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A3 VED is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A3 VED, 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 A3 VED registered?

A3 VED is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is A3 VED safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VED shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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