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AX08 AWC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,307 mi
Last recorded23,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 23,307 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 23,307 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 22,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 20,988 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 20,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 20,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 18,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 16,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 4,193 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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AX08 AWC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AX08 AWC, 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 AX08 AWC registered?

AX08 AWC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is AX08 AWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 AWC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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