2008 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · V29 HJC
2008 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 38,656 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V29 HJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 38,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V29 HJC Mileage History
- 05/04/202336,666 mi
- 07/06/202437,996 mi+1,330 mi
- 24/06/202437,997 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/202538,494 mi+497 mi
- 02/06/202638,656 mi+162 mi
Average of roughly 630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V29 HJC 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 (V29 HJC) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (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: “Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bo”; “Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body support bars (6.1.”; “Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)”.
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