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EX08 ROU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,508 mi
Last recorded54,508 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 54,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,647 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both, splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 47,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,739 miles

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,201 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,631 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 6,631 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 5,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 3,295 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 ROU 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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

EX08 ROU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 ROU 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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