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EJ58 LZG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 LZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 50,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 49,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,174 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 48,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 44,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 39,695 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 39,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,712 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,037 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 27,674 miles

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

O/S/F tyre perishing

Slight wear in O/S/R and N/S/R anti-roll bar link rods

Fail 22 Dec 2014 27,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

O/S/F tyre perishing

Slight wear in O/S/R and N/S/R anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 19,672 miles

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

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 LZG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ58 LZG registered?

EJ58 LZG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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