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EK08 AVW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 81,549 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,463 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 80,463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,138 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor can not be stowed away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,095 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 72,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.060 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 69,185 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 66,212 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 60,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,689 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,223 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 31,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,269 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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EK08 AVW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK08 AVW, 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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EK08 AVW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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