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EV05 RUN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,028 mi
Last recorded39,028 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 RUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 39,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 37,585 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 37,585 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 35,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 33,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 33,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 32,469 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 13 May 2019 25,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,589 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,942 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,199 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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EV05 RUN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EV05 RUN, 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 EV05 RUN registered?

EV05 RUN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EV05 RUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 RUN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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