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AX08 ESV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,979 mi
Last recorded51,979 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,979 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 51,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake discs rusty due to standing

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,147 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion across rear suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 40,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,938 miles

Offside tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,414 miles

Offside tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,986 miles

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

both offside tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,733 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 33,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,268 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 27,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,870 miles

n/s/r lamp outer clear lens missing

o/s/r tyre rim protector damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,067 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 ESV 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 82.4%.

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 ESV, 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 ESV registered?

AX08 ESV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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