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EB58 RSB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB58 RSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,160 miles

Clunking noise from steering

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,477 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 55,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 48,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,119 miles

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

engine cover fitted obstructing inspection

undertrays fitted obstructing inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted obstructing inspection

undertrays fitted obstructing inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,599 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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EB58 RSB 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 84.2%.

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 EB58 RSB, 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 EB58 RSB registered?

EB58 RSB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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The MOT history for EB58 RSB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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