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EA08 YTF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,709 mi
Last recorded57,709 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 47,399 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 46,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,193 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 31,730 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,169 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,840 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear braske discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,834 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 YTF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

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

Is EA08 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 YTF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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