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EF08 ZWW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,160 mi
Last recorded41,160 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ZWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,462 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2018 37,317 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to perish

slight damage to n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,949 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2017 33,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,266 miles

slight damage to n/s front and rear tyre outer walls

Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,861 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,194 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,504 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2011 12,504 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small cut in n/s/f tyre

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 ZWW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

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

Is EF08 ZWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 ZWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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