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EN08 ORH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,515 mi
Last recorded79,515 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 ORH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,515 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 77,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 75,883 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 75,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2023 73,707 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,219 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,612 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,449 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 56,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,388 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 52,309 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres perishing

wipers becoming smeary

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,496 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 30,238 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 ORH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

EN08 ORH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EN08 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 ORH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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