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EA08 DWP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 125,603 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 125,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,874 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,695 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 113,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,695 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 113,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,522 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,847 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,299 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,440 miles

front pads aprox 70% worn and nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads aprox 70% worn and nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,601 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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EA08 DWP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 DWP, 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 EA08 DWP registered?

EA08 DWP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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