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EX03 FUN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 93,270 miles

corrosion around - front flexi brake hose ferrules,rear suspension arms,rear sub frame front suspension

front tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,411 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear tyre valves are becoming perished

Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 85,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,536 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 63,536 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,555 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 53,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,785 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 39,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EX03 FUN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 EX03 FUN, 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 EX03 FUN registered?

EX03 FUN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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