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EN08 JHK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 88,037 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,324 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 82,239 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 70,413 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective damaging windscreen advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 70,413 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective damaging windscreen advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,877 miles

UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,868 miles

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

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

UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar stabiliser link dust cover starting to perish

Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,458 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 35,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,455 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 29,455 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 27,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 20,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 15,719 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 15,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,677 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 JHK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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