2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AO08 YPY
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 82,853 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 YPY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 82,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 YPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (AO08 YPY) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AO08 YPY Mileage History
- 18/04/201115,429 mi
- 16/05/201116,077 mi+648 mi
- 21/04/201226,586 mi+10,509 mi
- 26/04/201338,309 mi+11,723 mi
- 03/05/201445,684 mi+7,375 mi
- 13/05/201549,063 mi+3,379 mi
- 28/04/201654,122 mi+5,059 mi
- 05/05/201756,370 mi+2,248 mi
- 10/05/201859,251 mi+2,881 mi
- 15/06/201960,884 mi+1,633 mi
- 21/06/201960,884 mi
- 25/06/202064,031 mi+3,147 mi
- 08/06/202169,663 mi+5,632 mi
- 15/06/202274,196 mi+4,533 mi
- 15/06/202274,196 mi
- 26/06/202378,099 mi+3,903 mi
- 05/08/202479,980 mi+1,881 mi
- 05/09/202581,404 mi+1,424 mi
- 04/09/202682,853 mi+1,449 mi
Average of roughly 4,384 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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