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EX08 UMK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 99,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,245 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 85,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,038 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 26,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,929 miles

chip in windscreen outside swept area

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 UMK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

EX08 UMK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EX08 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 UMK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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