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EJ58 DCX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,024 mi
Last recorded120,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 DCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 120,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 115,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,624 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,789 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 106,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,275 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking up

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,465 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,871 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

rear brake discs corroding on inner contact areas

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 63,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,867 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear and offside front tyres where very low on pressure

Fail 23 Apr 2016 55,694 miles

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

All tyres cracked and perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside front tyres where very low on pressure

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,818 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 39,838 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,734 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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EJ58 DCX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ58 DCX, 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 EJ58 DCX registered?

EJ58 DCX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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