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AP08 OMO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,049 mi
Last recorded115,049 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,049 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 113,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,432 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,403 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,049 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 103,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 have 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,663 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 97,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,536 miles

all 4 arb links perished/cracking

front discs lipped

front pads wearing thin

osf brake binding

rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing thin

slight corrosion on rear springs

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,275 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner upper arms (2.4.G.2)

inner sidewall of nearside front tyre has a chunk missing(not to cords)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,275 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner upper arms (2.4.G.2)

inner sidewall of nearside front tyre has a chunk missing(not to cords)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,161 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

front brake pads wearing low

front wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,486 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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AP08 OMO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP08 OMO, 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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AP08 OMO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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