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AP08 ONX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,484 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 83,302 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 83,302 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,426 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 79,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 79,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,321 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2019 73,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 73,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2018 71,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2018 71,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,907 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,907 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,269 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,827 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges + deep perishing

osr tyre deep perishing + nail

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges + deep perishing

osr tyre deep perishing + nail

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,396 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 ONX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP08 ONX, 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 ONX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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