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AU58 ZRT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,602 mi
Last recorded51,602 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 51,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 32,268 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 13,385 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,966 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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AU58 ZRT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU58 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

AU58 ZRT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is AU58 ZRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 ZRT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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