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AU58 OZT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,697 mi
Last recorded81,697 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 81,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,209 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 81,193 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear registration plates tinted (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge and tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 72,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,831 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,450 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 68,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,676 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 62,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,878 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,878 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,837 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 33,471 miles

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

note rear brake disks corroding

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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AU58 OZT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU58 OZT, 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 AU58 OZT registered?

AU58 OZT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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