2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · KA51 AHD
2008 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 135,849 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KA51 AHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 135,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KA51 AHD Mileage History
- 16/08/2024116,906 mi
- 15/08/2025129,775 mi+12,869 mi
- 28/08/2025129,779 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/2026135,819 mi+6,040 mi
- 09/09/2026135,849 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 9,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA51 AHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (KA51 AHD) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner si”.
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