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EY08 MGV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,889 mi
Last recorded109,889 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 109,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 109,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,209 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,778 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,949 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer side wall

Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front cut in outer side wall

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,315 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 69,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,971 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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EY08 MGV 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 87.5%.

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 EY08 MGV, 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 EY08 MGV registered?

EY08 MGV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 MGV safe to buy?

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