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EO58 NZD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,864 mi
Last recorded41,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 NZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 41,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 41,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 40,335 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 39,531 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 39,531 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 39,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 34,019 miles

All tyres age cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,063 miles

both front tyres perishing outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2017 32,437 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edges and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and splinting in treaded area

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 32,437 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing outer edges and perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and splinting in treaded area

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

Fail 9 Jan 2016 31,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

Fail 3 Jan 2015 30,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 30,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,875 miles

front antiroll bar link rods n/s and o/s rubber boots cracking

front brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm on outer edges

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,627 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 30 Nov 2011 26,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,280 miles

both front wiper blades split

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 NZD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

EO58 NZD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is EO58 NZD safe to buy?

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