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CX08 EKC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components very rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,970 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust back box corroded

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,239 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,291 miles

Both front upper suspension arm bushes perished

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,740 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,740 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,399 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,654 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,787 miles

all anti roll bar links have very slight play

Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all anti roll bar links have very slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,177 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,305 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 11,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 11,891 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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CX08 EKC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX08 EKC, 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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CX08 EKC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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