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AV08 OTW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,521 mi
Last recorded27,521 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 27,521 miles

Nearside Front top and bottom ball joints leaking grease but stop ingress

Pass 9 Jul 2025 27,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 26,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 26,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Red In Colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 24,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 21,533 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,527 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,614 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,129 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 13,129 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,817 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 10,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,293 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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AV08 OTW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV08 OTW, 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 AV08 OTW registered?

AV08 OTW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AV08 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 OTW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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