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AK58 OPH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,618 mi
Last recorded64,618 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,618 miles

underbody has been undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2025 64,611 miles

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

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

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2024 62,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,724 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 59,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear sub-frame & suspension components have corrosion but relative to age of vehicle.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 56,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear sub-frame & suspension components have corrosion but relative to age of vehicle.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 53,713 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,081 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 52,076 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,952 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,761 miles

Front please note that engine oil leak is evident

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,360 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,505 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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AK58 OPH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK58 OPH, 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 AK58 OPH registered?

AK58 OPH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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