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AV08 OUD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 7 Sep 2023 93,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,629 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL FOUR TYRES CUT`S IN TREADS .N/S/F & O/S/R CUT`S TO INNER SIDE WALL`S. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,751 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edges both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,447 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Beginning seized

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND WORN (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED AND WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,737 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 OUD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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