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EA58 LUP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 LUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,230 miles

both front tyres worn very slightly on edge

front + rear suspension rusty

rear discs very rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2024 123,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn very slightly on edge

front + rear suspension rusty

rear discs very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,792 miles

suspension rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine smokes

Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,876 miles

front + rear suspension very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2021 98,215 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,414 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 92,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 82,750 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 82,735 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres limit

Pass 11 May 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 68,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,743 miles

front pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 21,108 miles

Nearside Front 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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EA58 LUP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA58 LUP, 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 EA58 LUP registered?

EA58 LUP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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