2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · WG08 OPJ
2008 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 34,185 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG08 OPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 34,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG08 OPJ 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 (WG08 OPJ) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WG08 OPJ Mileage History
- 30/05/202328,717 mi
- 20/06/202431,688 mi+2,971 mi
- 20/06/202431,690 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/202534,181 mi+2,491 mi
- 02/07/202534,185 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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