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EO08 TGE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 TGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 125,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 119,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 99,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,178 miles

n/s/r tyre split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,182 miles

nails/screws in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,349 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 TGE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

EO08 TGE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EO08 TGE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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