2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · HY08 XEM
2008 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 42,562 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY08 XEM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 42,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY08 XEM 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 (HY08 XEM) between February 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to test Wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
HY08 XEM Mileage History
- 23/02/20118,613 mi
- 06/02/201210,627 mi+2,014 mi
- 04/02/201312,527 mi+1,900 mi
- 11/02/201414,718 mi+2,191 mi
- 09/03/201516,650 mi+1,932 mi
- 09/02/201618,662 mi+2,012 mi
- 09/02/201618,664 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/201719,938 mi+1,274 mi
- 13/02/201821,827 mi+1,889 mi
- 25/02/201923,524 mi+1,697 mi
- 29/02/202026,857 mi+3,333 mi
- 08/03/202129,433 mi+2,576 mi
- 08/03/202234,273 mi+4,840 mi
- 14/03/202234,277 mi+4 mi
- 25/02/202337,381 mi+3,104 mi
- 26/03/202440,814 mi+3,433 mi
- 15/04/202542,108 mi+1,294 mi
- 15/04/202542,108 mi
- 15/04/202642,562 mi+454 mi
Average of roughly 2,242 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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