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EX58 YHT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,511 mi
Last recorded79,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,226 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side of vehicle age related corrosion including prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jul 2025 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side of vehicle age related corrosion including prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 77,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filter housing bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 75,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,727 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 42,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,523 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,607 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,441 miles

slight rust on inner face of the front discs

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 YHT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX58 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

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

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