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C5 NGM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,167 mi
Last recorded32,167 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 32,167 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 30,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 29,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 28,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 26,937 miles

All tyre valves slightly perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2020 26,290 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 24,613 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 24,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 22,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,714 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 18,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 15,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 13,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 13,858 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 12,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 9,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,009 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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C5 NGM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C5 NGM, 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 C5 NGM registered?

C5 NGM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is C5 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 NGM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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