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AA08 MYT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,603 mi
Last recorded38,603 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,603 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 38,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 34,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,903 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 31,902 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,091 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 20,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,888 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,516 miles

corossian forming inner and outer faces of rear brake discs.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 16,516 miles

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

corossian forming inner and outer faces of rear brake discs.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 13,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,492 miles

inner face of front discs in poor condition due to corrosian.

inner face of rear discs corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 7,811 miles

all discs corroded inner faces

Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,758 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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AA08 MYT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 AA08 MYT, 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 AA08 MYT registered?

AA08 MYT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is AA08 MYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 MYT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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