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C19 YRE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 YRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,140 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,800 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,794 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,749 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,015 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,636 miles

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)

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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C19 YRE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 C19 YRE, 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 C19 YRE registered?

C19 YRE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is C19 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 YRE 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.

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