MAZDA MX-5 WG08SZR has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 111,515 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 4th September 2026 at 08:45.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 13th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

WG08SZR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 2027111,515 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Subframe Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Suspension Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Ball Joint Dust Covers Perished
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2026111,515 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Subframe Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Suspension Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Ball Joint Dust Covers Perished
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 202513TH SEPTEMBER 2026109,932 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front/rear Subframes Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - All Suspension Units Corroded
  5. MINOR - Rear Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Leaking Oil
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 2025109,932 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front/rear Subframes Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - All Suspension Units Corroded
  5. MINOR - Rear Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Leaking Oil
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202413TH SEPTEMBER 2025107,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn/outer Edges
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Units Corroded
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2024107,495 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn/outer Edges
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Units Corroded
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202313TH SEPTEMBER 2024104,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Two (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Rear Suspension Rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Two (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202213TH SEPTEMBER 2023100,369 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20218TH SEPTEMBER 202296,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose On Joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 202196,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose On Joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20202ND SEPTEMBER 202190,765 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Anti Roll Bar Linkage Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated
  7. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 202090,765 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Anti Roll Bar Linkage Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated
  10. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST MAY 201930TH NOVEMBER 202083,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Anti Roll Bar Linkage Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated
  2. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND MAY 201829TH MAY 201976,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Anti Roll Bar Linkage Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED21ST MAY 201876,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Anti Roll Bar Linkage Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED30TH MAY 201729TH MAY 201867,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Anti Roll Bar Linkage Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Cut To Nsf Tyre Outer Sidewall
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED16TH MAY 201620TH MAY 201757,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Anti Roll Bar Linkage Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
PASSED21ST MAY 201520TH MAY 201650,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wipers Slightly Split
PASSED7TH MAY 20146TH MAY 201542,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Slightly Smeary
PASSED31ST MAY 201324TH JUNE 201434,841 MI
PASSED31ST MAY 201224TH JUNE 201325,969 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201124TH JUNE 201217,621 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG08SZR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

WG08SZR MOT Comments

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WG08SZR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 111,515 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,195 miles

WG08SZR FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration WG08SZR was manufactured on Tuesday 24th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 111,515 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 6,195 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG08SZR has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 107 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 14 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does WG08SZR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 17th September 2026 WG08SZR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG08SZR Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 17th September 2026 WG08SZR does have Tax. Read more

When does WG08SZR Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG08SZR will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WG08SZR MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG08SZR will expire in 12 months on Monday 13th September 2027. Read more

When did WG08SZR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG08SZR was on Friday 4th September 2026 at 08:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG08SZR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for WG08SZR we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WG08SZR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for WG08SZR we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG08SZR?

WG08SZR is registered as a 2008 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has WG08SZR done?

The odometer reading for WG08SZR at the last MOT in September 2026 was 111,515 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,195 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG08SZR?

The vehicle WG08SZR was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th June 2008. Read more

What colour is WG08SZR?

The official colour of WG08SZR is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does WG08SZR have?

WG08SZR has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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