2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · A26 RVE
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 78,497 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A26 RVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 78,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A26 RVE 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 (A26 RVE) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A26 RVE Mileage History
- 22/04/202262,521 mi
- 24/04/202367,363 mi+4,842 mi
- 22/04/202472,723 mi+5,360 mi
- 16/04/202578,497 mi+5,774 mi
- 16/04/202578,497 mi
Average of roughly 5,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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