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EX58 YJF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,044 mi
Last recorded88,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,878 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,front subframe

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,555 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,rear suspenson

Fail 17 Jan 2024 80,555 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,rear suspenson

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 76,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,710 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,541 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 24 Jan 2015 41,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR TYRES OLD ,HAS SMALL CRACKS ACROSSS TREDS .

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,880 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 YJF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 EX58 YJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX58 YJF?

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What year was EX58 YJF registered?

EX58 YJF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is EX58 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 YJF 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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