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EJ08 BNE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,220 mi
Last recorded85,220 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,295 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,842 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 76,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall and has deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,303 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,254 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in outside edge of tread.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,035 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,648 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 24,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,798 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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EJ08 BNE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ08 BNE, 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 EJ08 BNE registered?

EJ08 BNE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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