2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · SL08 UGM
2008 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 23,575 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 UGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 23,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL08 UGM Mileage History
- 30/01/202315,208 mi
- 28/02/202419,062 mi+3,854 mi
- 03/03/202522,578 mi+3,516 mi
- 04/03/202522,578 mi
- 13/03/202623,575 mi+997 mi
Average of roughly 2,686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 UGM 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 (SL08 UGM) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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