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HD02 MJD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,541 mi
Last recorded61,541 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 MJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 61,541 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,665 miles

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,160 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,370 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 58,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,544 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front tyre cracked on the edges

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall split and cracked on the edges

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,032 miles

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

front tyres at 3mm left

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,068 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 46,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,944 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 39,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,445 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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HD02 MJD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD02 MJD, 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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HD02 MJD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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