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AC08 KMV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 51,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,915 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 41,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 39,380 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 39,380 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,634 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,504 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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AC08 KMV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AC08 KMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 KMV registered?

AC08 KMV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 KMV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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