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EK58 DCE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,450 mi
Last recorded33,450 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 DCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 33,450 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 33,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 30,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 28,300 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 28,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 26,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 9,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,969 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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EK58 DCE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK58 DCE, 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 EK58 DCE registered?

EK58 DCE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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The MOT history for EK58 DCE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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