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EX58 LVE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 98,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 91,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,241 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 85,241 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,295 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 71,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front engine oil level on min mark

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,323 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,299 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 41,248 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,807 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge tread not cut as deep

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Cuts in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,962 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,051 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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EX58 LVE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EX58 LVE, 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 EX58 LVE registered?

EX58 LVE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EX58 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 LVE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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