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EF08 CEJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,911 mi
Last recorded42,911 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 42,239 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 40,952 miles

no RBT, LSD fitted.

Fail 20 May 2024 40,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to ply/ cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to ply/ cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to ply/ cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to ply/ cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

no RBT, LSD fitted.

Pass 23 May 2023 40,022 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 40,022 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 38,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 38,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,014 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All. Front & Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,897 miles

Rear No. plate req.soon

Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,991 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

all tyres perished & split

Fail 27 Jun 2019 34,991 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

all tyres perished & split

Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,704 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 CEJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CEJ, 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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EF08 CEJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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