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AV58 EWH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,897 mi
Last recorded65,897 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 65,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Possible issue with front position lamps

Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,470 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 40,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 29,403 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 29,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 21,207 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 19,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,606 miles

Offside Front brake small amount of binding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 19,606 miles

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

Offside Front brake small amount of binding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,929 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 18,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,913 miles

engine oil was low [

Fail 6 Aug 2013 11,913 miles

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

engine oil was low [

Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,743 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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AV58 EWH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV58 EWH, 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 AV58 EWH registered?

AV58 EWH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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