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AP08 RMU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,544 mi
Last recorded99,544 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 99,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,460 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,732 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective part of mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,375 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on inside face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on inside face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, rear, inside pad wear (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,133 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 42,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,722 miles

Both rear tyre valves are slightly cracked.

Nearside front tyre outer wall has been kerbed and is slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,498 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s f tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,372 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,372 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,618 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 RMU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RMU, 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 AP08 RMU registered?

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

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