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EN08 OOW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

4,403 mi
Last recorded4,403 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 OOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 4,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 4,326 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 4,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 4,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 3,801 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 3,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 3,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 3,405 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 3,217 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 3,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 2,858 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2015 2,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2014 2,605 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 2,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 2,047 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 2,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 1,785 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 OOW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 EN08 OOW, 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 OOW registered?

EN08 OOW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is EN08 OOW safe to buy?

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