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EO08 YKD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,744 mi
Last recorded57,744 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 YKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,744 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 57,738 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 55,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 53,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 51,610 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 49,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 45,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,801 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2018 35,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 32,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 29,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,029 miles

all 4 tyre valves perished

Pass 12 May 2014 22,489 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 18,553 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 18,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,351 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 YKD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YKD, 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 YKD registered?

EO08 YKD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EO08 YKD safe to buy?

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