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AM08 MYA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,556 mi
Last recorded150,556 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 150,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 150,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,497 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 146,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 141,457 miles

Rear exhaust corroded around joint.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 141,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded around joint.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,673 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 119,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake disc shows signs of getting hot

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar inner D bush

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,373 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated. 2

Offside rear tyre deteriorated on inner edge close to limit.1

Rear anti roll bar outer link joints worn close to limit. 1

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,065 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated slightly. 3

Exhaust system slightly corroded. 4

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,888 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre has 2mm tread remaining

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 42,096 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has a cut on inner side wall,by a stone.

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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AM08 MYA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AM08 MYA, 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 AM08 MYA registered?

AM08 MYA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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