2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · PAM 106R
2008 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 63,566 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PAM 106R Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 63,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PAM 106R 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 (PAM 106R) between January 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
PAM 106R Mileage History
- 12/01/201225,736 mi
- 12/01/201225,737 mi+1 mi
- 21/12/201232,301 mi+6,564 mi
- 13/12/201338,014 mi+5,713 mi
- 18/12/201445,164 mi+7,150 mi
- 07/01/201649,248 mi+4,084 mi
- 08/03/201751,583 mi+2,335 mi
- 27/03/201852,813 mi+1,230 mi
- 27/03/201852,813 mi
- 05/04/201954,066 mi+1,253 mi
- 09/04/202155,521 mi+1,455 mi
- 19/04/202155,523 mi+2 mi
- 14/09/202156,283 mi+760 mi
- 31/08/202258,377 mi+2,094 mi
- 29/08/202359,593 mi+1,216 mi
- 27/08/202460,772 mi+1,179 mi
- 08/09/202562,072 mi+1,300 mi
- 11/09/202663,548 mi+1,476 mi
- 17/09/202663,566 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,577 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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