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EK08 YRP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,184 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 56,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,136 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,370 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,569 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sun visor

Fail 6 Apr 2017 42,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sun visor

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,547 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,945 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,180 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 YRP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YRP, 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

How do I check the history of EK08 YRP?

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What year was EK08 YRP registered?

EK08 YRP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 YRP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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