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EY58 XPU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,121 mi
Last recorded55,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,013 miles

exhaust heatshield falling apart .. advise replace

Fail 24 Jun 2024 39,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image at all (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image at all (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective foggged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective foggged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield falling apart .. advise replace

Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,065 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,856 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 29,881 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 29,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,314 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 28,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,200 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,943 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 24,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high pattern not clear due to lens fogging (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high pattern not clear due to lens foging (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,974 miles

head lamp loosing pattern due to lens deterioration

Fail 8 Aug 2017 22,974 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

head lamp loosing pattern due to lens deterioration

Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,910 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,617 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 13,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 9,636 miles

front discs slight pitted inner face of 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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EY58 XPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EY58 XPU, 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 EY58 XPU registered?

EY58 XPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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