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EA58 UKV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,973 mi
Last recorded92,973 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 UKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 92,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,748 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,403 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slow to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,826 miles

nsr tyre has splits inner sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,052 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,903 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,785 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,206 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,239 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013
Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,997 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,153 miles

both front tyres have damage to outer walls.

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the inner wall.

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 UKV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA58 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

EA58 UKV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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