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EF08 CCY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,544 mi
Last recorded20,544 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 20,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 19,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 18,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 17,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 16,000 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 15,574 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 15,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 13,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 13,330 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 12,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 12,418 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 12,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 11,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,372 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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EF08 CCY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EF08 CCY, 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 EF08 CCY registered?

EF08 CCY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EF08 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 CCY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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