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EF08 WUG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,714 mi
Last recorded34,714 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 34,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 33,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 30,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 28,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,006 miles

n/s/front wiper blade has slight tear to edges

o/s/front wiper blade has sligh tear to edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,495 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 WUG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

EF08 WUG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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