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AY08 XTA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,372 mi
Last recorded83,372 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 83,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, floor panels subframe and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,497 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill , subframe and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective driver side. (3.4 (b) (i))

bothside front tyres outer shoulders worn thin.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,209 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens lightly tarnished, should clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

bothside front tyres outer shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,748 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 54,700 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bothside front brake discs inner face edges badly corroded ,should replace.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,975 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,332 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,675 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 15,675 miles

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

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 XTA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 AY08 XTA, 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 AY08 XTA registered?

AY08 XTA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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