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EW04 WEB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,123 mi
Last recorded95,123 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW04 WEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 94,318 miles

vehicle underbody structure covered in underseal front to rear

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,221 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,686 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,770 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 80,764 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,355 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,354 miles

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

Corrosion throughout underside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,538 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,854 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,818 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

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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EW04 WEB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EW04 WEB, 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 EW04 WEB registered?

EW04 WEB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EW04 WEB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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