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EX08 RZW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,996 mi
Last recorded73,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 RZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 73,996 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 73,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 72,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2025 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding [at time of testing ] (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light covers misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2020 69,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 67,800 miles

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 25 May 2018 66,908 miles

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

underside of vehicle & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Fail 25 May 2018 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside of vehicle & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,230 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,406 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,922 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,892 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,252 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2013 58,252 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,092 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 53,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F brake disc scored

Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,904 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 RZW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

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

Is EX08 RZW safe to buy?

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