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MB58 MAZ

2008 Mazda MX5

Grey Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,337 mi
Last recorded49,337 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX560,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB58 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 49,337 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,137 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 47,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 45,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,731 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,751 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 28,672 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,931 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 25,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,539 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,190 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 25,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 22,956 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 22,956 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 12,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,252 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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MB58 MAZ is a 2008 Mazda MX5 in Grey with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 60,866 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MB58 MAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MB58 MAZ registered?

MB58 MAZ is a 2008 Mazda MX5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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