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EF08 NWA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,011 mi
Last recorded150,011 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 150,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,007 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 150,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2023 148,369 miles

Nearside Headlight intensity slightly reduced (dipped beam)

Pass 7 Apr 2022 143,099 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 143,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,521 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 135,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,673 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 124,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 120,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,971 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,661 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 NWA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF08 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

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

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