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ES08 MXS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,454 mi
Last recorded29,454 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES08 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 27,728 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,690 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 21,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 20,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 20,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 20,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,068 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 20,068 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,636 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 19,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,840 miles

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,867 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 16,867 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,588 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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ES08 MXS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 ES08 MXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ES08 MXS?

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What year was ES08 MXS registered?

ES08 MXS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is ES08 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES08 MXS shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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