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EU08 EZG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,525 mi
Last recorded45,525 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 EZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 45,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 40,140 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 39,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 37,705 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 37,705 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,310 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 30,578 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,009 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 28,009 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,628 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 21,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EU08 EZG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU08 EZG, 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 EU08 EZG registered?

EU08 EZG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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