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EN08 UXZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,084 mi
Last recorded32,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 32,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads Position (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 30,571 miles

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

Offside Front Beginning to bind

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 30,531 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Beginning to bind

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,866 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 28,866 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 27,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 27,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 25,721 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,523 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2020 22,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 19,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 11,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,529 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 UXZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 UXZ, 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 UXZ registered?

EN08 UXZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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