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EJ08 KTC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,944 mi
Last recorded90,944 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 KTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 90,928 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 73,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on out side 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 64,035 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on out side 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,338 miles

Engine oil level is low

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,051 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 40,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 36,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,528 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,676 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,322 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 KTC 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 80%.

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 KTC, 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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EJ08 KTC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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