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AY08 XTK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,791 mi
Last recorded86,791 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,791 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,037 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,752 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,604 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,578 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 62,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,581 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,285 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,912 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 XTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc 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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

AY08 XTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 XTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XTK 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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