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EO08 YKA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 65,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 63,685 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 63,685 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2024 63,225 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 62,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 62,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 62,205 miles

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension, brake disc and pipes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and splitting through tread 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 62,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to exhaust, suspension, brake disc and pipes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and splitting through tread 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 59,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 56,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2018 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 33,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,987 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 YKA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

EO08 YKA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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