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EK08 YXX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,089 mi
Last recorded63,089 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 63,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,824 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s rear have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension is corroded but still appears ok (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,856 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 53,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,625 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 50,625 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,811 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,097 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 24,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,936 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 YXX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

EK08 YXX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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