2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · F15 NAX
2008 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 119,743 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F15 NAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2024
- 119,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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F15 NAX 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 (F15 NAX) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
F15 NAX Mileage History
- 05/01/2022103,056 mi
- 07/01/2022103,120 mi+64 mi
- 14/12/2022110,759 mi+7,639 mi
- 08/02/2024119,721 mi+8,962 mi
- 15/02/2024119,743 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 7,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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