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EO08 JGF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,832 mi
Last recorded77,832 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 JGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,724 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 75,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 51,316 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 17,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 10,777 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,316 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 JGF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 EO08 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

EO08 JGF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EO08 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 JGF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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