2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M55 RPN
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 45,292 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M55 RPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 45,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M55 RPN Mileage History
- 04/01/202342,897 mi
- 04/01/202444,228 mi+1,331 mi
- 04/01/202544,944 mi+716 mi
- 09/01/202544,947 mi+3 mi
- 07/01/202645,292 mi+345 mi
Average of roughly 796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M55 RPN 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 (M55 RPN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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