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EK58 ESV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,384 mi
Last recorded44,384 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ESV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 44,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,180 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 40,178 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,205 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 39,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,931 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,705 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 20,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,449 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 7,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ESV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ESV, 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

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What year was EK58 ESV registered?

EK58 ESV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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