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AE08 RYJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,664 mi
Last recorded69,664 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers juddering across screen but clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight corrosion in all underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2025 69,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper slider pins have movement

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers juddering across screen but clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

slight corrosion in all underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly perished and cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly perished and cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in all underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2024 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper join (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly perished and cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly perished and cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in all underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 60,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 58,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,100 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 55,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,521 miles

chipped windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chipped windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,512 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 45,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,296 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,873 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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AE08 RYJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE08 RYJ, 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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AE08 RYJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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