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AV08 OUC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,655 mi
Last recorded102,655 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 102,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S AND O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 90,917 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 90,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged chunk out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear diff. seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,055 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,846 miles

Nearside Front damage to the outer sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,782 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 43,782 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,419 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 7,419 miles

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

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

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 OUC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 OUC, 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 OUC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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