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EA08 YTC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,118 mi
Last recorded57,118 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 57,108 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 57,097 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

petrol flap faulty

Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine getting hot

Fail 14 Mar 2025 47,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine getting hot

Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 35,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 35,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,171 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 34,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,199 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 18,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,144 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 YTC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

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

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