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A7 RMK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,019 mi
Last recorded60,019 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 60,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 55,910 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 52,309 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 52,309 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2022 49,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 48,832 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 46,229 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 40,940 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,432 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 40,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint not connected (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,607 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 36,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,868 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 25,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,407 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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A7 RMK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 A7 RMK, 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 A7 RMK registered?

A7 RMK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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