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EA08 DXR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,402 mi
Last recorded127,402 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 125,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 125,902 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 123,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 103,942 miles

Offside Front Minor chip not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged not affecting light emitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,661 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2018 99,661 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,719 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 79,774 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 79,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,986 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 55,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated

front brake pads worn

unable to see inner brake pads clearly

Fail 2 Jun 2012 43,733 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers deteriorated

front brake pads worn

unable to see inner brake pads clearly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,652 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,652 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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EA08 DXR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

EA08 DXR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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