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EX08 PNN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,505 mi
Last recorded124,505 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,705 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 118,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,938 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level slightly low. (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 110,220 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,879 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,650 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,095 miles

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

Front and Rear Number plates are dirty (but can read)

Front number plate is damaged

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 PNN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

EX08 PNN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is EX08 PNN safe to buy?

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