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EA08 YPN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 69,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 59,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,010 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 29,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,553 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 25,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 9,131 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,981 miles

front wiper blades split.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,960 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 YPN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA08 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

EA08 YPN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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