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OE08 YWG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 97,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 91,696 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 91,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,189 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 65,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 65,057 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 55,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 39,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,690 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 37,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,635 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 35,634 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,897 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 26,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,054 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 23,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,264 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,462 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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OE08 YWG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE08 YWG, 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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OE08 YWG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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