CarVerify

Free Car Check

C16 EJR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 EJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,096 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 84,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 81,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,150 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C16 EJR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C16 EJR, 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

How do I check the history of C16 EJR?

You can check the full history of C16 EJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C16 EJR registered?

C16 EJR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is C16 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 EJR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C16 EJR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C16 EJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.