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EA08 DXF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,861 mi
Last recorded23,861 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 23,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 23,861 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 23,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 4,893 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 1,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 1,590 miles

surface corrosion on many components under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2011 1,394 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 DXF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

EA08 DXF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EA08 DXF safe to buy?

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