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AO08 VDK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,311 mi
Last recorded43,311 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 43,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,708 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 41,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,072 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,871 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 36,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 36,532 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 35,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,921 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 26,921 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,011 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,616 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 18,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,015 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 15,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,273 miles

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

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 VDK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 AO08 VDK, 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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AO08 VDK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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