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AU58 OZX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 76,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,647 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 71,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 68,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,015 miles

drivers seat belt sluggish to return

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,162 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 56,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,171 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,724 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,539 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,922 miles

all 4 nylon supports missing from osf drop link

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 OZX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU58 OZX registered?

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

Is AU58 OZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 OZX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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