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EF08 MTY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,529 mi
Last recorded41,529 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 MTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 41,529 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear anti roll bar ball joint dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 40,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 39,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,066 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,793 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,109 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 33,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,891 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 MTY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 MTY, 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 MTY registered?

EF08 MTY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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