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EX08 PLJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,561 mi
Last recorded53,561 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,487 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 29,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,478 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 27,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,420 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,767 miles

all brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking

small bind o/s front brake

windscreen wipers noisey in operation

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,746 miles

nsf tyre getting low on outter edge

all 4 rivets missing off osf anti roll bar link new link need very soon

both fron discs corroded on inner face

both rear discs corroded on inner face

damage to nsf tyre outter side wall

front pads aprox 60% worn

osf tyre getting low on outter edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,927 miles

inner working surfaces of front brake discs poor condition

n/s and o/s front road wheels scratched n/s more so

n/s front tyre large section split on side wall but is in reinforced section of tyre !!!

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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EX08 PLJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EX08 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 PLJ registered?

EX08 PLJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EX08 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 PLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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