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AY08 YKL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear parking brake poor

Fail 25 Jan 2023 78,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear parking brake poor

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,558 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,961 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,937 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,478 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,416 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 YKL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YKL, 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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AY08 YKL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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