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EX08 PNE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,202 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 109,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 102,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,245 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 79,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,401 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,317 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 25,317 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 67,655 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 67,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 65,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,495 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,154 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,519 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,953 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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EX08 PNE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PNE, 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 EX08 PNE registered?

EX08 PNE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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