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AV08 OTM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,711 mi
Last recorded103,711 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor /chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre support bracket broken

Fail 9 Feb 2026 103,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor /chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre support bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,536 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 97,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,281 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 88,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,992 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 15 Feb 2021 86,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,799 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 74,799 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,547 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 68,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2013 63,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2012 53,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

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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AV08 OTM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV08 OTM, 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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AV08 OTM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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