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EN08 ARU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,060 mi
Last recorded38,060 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 ARU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 38,060 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 36,991 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 36,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,792 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 34,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,447 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,825 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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EN08 ARU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EN08 ARU, 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 EN08 ARU registered?

EN08 ARU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EN08 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 ARU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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