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EO08 YJX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,733 mi
Last recorded14,733 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 14,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 13,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calliper pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calliper pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 13,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calliper pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calliper pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 13,838 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 13,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 12,951 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 12,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 12,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 12,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 12,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken From Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 12,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 11,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 10,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,497 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 7,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 6,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 5,377 miles

all tyre outer walls starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 3,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 3,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YJX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJX, 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 EO08 YJX registered?

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

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