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2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,307 mi
Last recorded99,307 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 99,307 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general surfeac corrosin

Pass 14 Apr 2025 98,225 miles

Both front tyres cracked and worn on the edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underneath generally rusty

Wear noted on both front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,181 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

f/n/s tyre wearing on the outer edge

most rear suspension components very rusty

r/n/s rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 15 Apr 2024 96,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres starting to crack

f/n/s tyre wearing on the outer edge

most rear suspension components very rusty

r/n/s rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 13 Apr 2023 92,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 75,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,908 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 71,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,981 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 61,118 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,813 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 47,405 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 41,590 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 32,904 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 25,837 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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EU08 YUK 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 EU08 YUK, 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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EU08 YUK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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