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EN08 JHF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 JHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 87,967 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,532 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edge Both side 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5/16 Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 78,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5/16 Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,877 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 72,877 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre rotation slightly stiff

Rear Nail in tyre both have nails in as marked

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,307 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 56,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16/87w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,941 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 47,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/50/16/87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,977 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,074 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,532 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 JHF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EN08 JHF, 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 EN08 JHF registered?

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

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