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AV08 WJD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,173 mi
Last recorded62,173 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 62,173 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 62,170 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 59,665 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,776 miles

Offside Front Accident damage

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,195 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2019 46,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre inside wall close to wheel rim damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front damage to inner and outer sidewall, long cuts and deep but not to cords

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,046 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade

Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade

Pass 1 May 2015 32,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2015 32,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 28,307 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,204 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 WJD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

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

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