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EF08 YEE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,777 mi
Last recorded30,777 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 30,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 28,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 23,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,175 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 19,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 14,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 14,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,599 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,049 miles

possible exhaust blow from exhaust manifold area

Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,881 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 12,505 miles

All brake pads appear half worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side rear tyre outer wall chipped in 2 places

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 12,505 miles

All brake pads appear half worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre outer wall chipped in 2 places

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,727 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 10,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 8,377 miles

Both near side tyres have chips to the outer walls

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 YEE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

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

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