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EX08 RZM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,484 mi
Last recorded95,484 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 RZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 95,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,743 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 93,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake backplate insecure / loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked open along outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracks areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,881 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,148 miles

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

cat sheild damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,141 miles

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

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

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

cat sheild damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,038 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,038 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,412 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,913 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,089 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 RZM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

EX08 RZM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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