2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · OE08 WDR

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Mx-5 (OE08 WDR) between June 2011 and July 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 60 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.