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HD08 EMX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 EMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,038 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,634 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to get low on tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,736 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,734 miles

Brake performance not tested offside front brake binding,and also preventing testing of front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 71,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,764 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 67,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges 2.mm

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,926 miles

Both front shock absorber cover split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,111 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres cracked and perished in tread area

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,064 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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HD08 EMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD08 EMX, 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 HD08 EMX registered?

HD08 EMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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