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AE08 TZN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,402 mi
Last recorded47,402 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 36,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 32,097 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 29,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,217 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 27,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 24,786 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,395 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,240 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 10,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,053 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 TZN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE08 TZN, 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 AE08 TZN registered?

AE08 TZN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AE08 TZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TZN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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