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EO08 EPV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,137 mi
Last recorded55,137 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 EPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 55,137 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 55,137 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,325 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,493 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,567 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 36,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,829 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 29,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured joint. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,442 miles

all four tyres are wearing low at outer tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,506 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 12,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,796 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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EO08 EPV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO08 EPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 EPV registered?

EO08 EPV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EO08 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 EPV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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