2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MX55 MBX
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/08/2008. Recorded mileage 102,520 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1798cc
MX55 MBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 102,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MX55 MBX Mileage History
- 13/10/202286,709 mi
- 13/10/202286,709 mi
- 21/12/202394,757 mi+8,048 mi
- 16/12/2024100,694 mi+5,937 mi
- 25/11/2025102,520 mi+1,826 mi
Average of roughly 5,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX55 MBX 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 (MX55 MBX) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.050 (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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