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EK08 NTD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,087 mi
Last recorded72,087 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 72,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 54,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 33,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 33,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,418 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,322 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,748 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 NTD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EK08 NTD, 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 EK08 NTD registered?

EK08 NTD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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