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EJ58 LZO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,215 mi
Last recorded43,215 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 LZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,215 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 42,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,899 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 35,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL TYRE VAVLES PERISHED

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

Pass 22 May 2019 34,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 32,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,127 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,217 miles

front pads are low

o/s/r shockabsorber damp to springbase

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,780 miles

all tyres are aged in appearance,both nearside tyres are damaged/outer wall

o/s/rear shockabsorber is damp to springbase/monitor advised

Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 13,684 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 LZO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

EJ58 LZO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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