free car check
2008 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration MD08CEJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 19 Aug 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 49,584 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- suspension and under body has general corrosion
- Rear repairs covered in underseal
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 49,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- offside mirror slightly loose
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 41,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2025 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 40,544 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- genral underbody corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 40,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- genral underbody corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 38,436 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to both subframes/subframe mounts rear
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 38,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to both subframes/subframe mounts rear
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 33,627 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- all over general under body corrosion
4 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 33,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- all over general under body corrosion
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 26,988 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 23 Jun 202618 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 25,637 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2019 23 Jun 20264 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 24,517 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,227 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,670 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016 23 Jun 20267 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,100 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2015 23 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,091 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2014 23 Jun 202616 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,447 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013 23 Jun 202615 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 14,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
24 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,595 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2012 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MD08CEJ was registered on 2008-07-30
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.