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AY08 XMW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,280 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 61,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 55,735 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 55,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,552 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,619 miles

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

Windscreen damaged at lower edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,067 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,547 miles

All four tyres age cracked/perished - 2007

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs - inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,710 miles

ALL road tyres deteriorating. Splitting in sidewalls

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,922 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,011 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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AY08 XMW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AY08 XMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 XMW registered?

AY08 XMW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 XMW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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