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EO58 FFU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,992 mi
Last recorded144,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 FFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 144,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 139,371 miles

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2025 139,367 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak and eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2024 134,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily cracking all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underside has corrosion to rear

Pass 11 Jul 2023 129,876 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 124,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 124,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,193 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 118,193 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,744 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 114,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,777 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 99,404 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,895 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 87,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,553 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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EO58 FFU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO58 FFU, 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 EO58 FFU registered?

EO58 FFU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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