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EK08 YXU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 96,787 miles

ALL COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 92,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension has surface rust but not significantly effecting strength of any components

Pass 29 May 2024 92,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play cap locating pins broken but enough to be ok for mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 92,229 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play cap locating pins broken but enough to be ok for mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 91,754 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 91,752 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,768 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 85,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aux belt noisey

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,332 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 58,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,962 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,493 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 YXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

EK08 YXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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