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AO08 KWU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,274 mi
Last recorded67,274 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,274 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 66,676 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,415 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 55,858 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 55,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,552 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,742 miles

All tyres very slightly cracking in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,823 miles

Front drop links slight play in joints

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,495 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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AO08 KWU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO08 KWU, 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 AO08 KWU registered?

AO08 KWU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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