2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport

Overview

• Make: Mazda
• Model: MX-5
• Trim: Sport
• Version: 2.0 i Sport Manual RWD Euro 4 2dr Roadster (158 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 60,198 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 158 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 193 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport is advertised with 60,198 miles on the clock. Priced at £5,595, it is advertised £260 below the AskCar estimate of £5,855. The AskCar estimate draws on 629 Mazda MX-5 adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 137 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 30 June 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Apex Motors in Gateshead. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £260 (4%) under the AskCar estimate of £5,855.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 629 priced Mazda MX-5 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Mazda MX-5 has been on sale for at least 137 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 June 2026 at £6,595. Its asking price is now £5,595, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 5 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 18 June 2026: £6,595
• 4 July 2026: £5,995
• 5 October 2026: £5,595

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 30 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 19 MOTs. The latest, on 4 June 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: advise chassis and suspension parts has surface corrosion.

Mileage at that test: 56,545 miles, which matches the advertised 60,198 miles.

Similar cars

1 other 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport 2.0 petrol manual convertible is for sale at UK dealers, as of 2 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport, 2.0 petrol convertible, grey. Mileage: 70,000 miles. Price: £6,950, £1,355 more than this car. Dealer: Mortimer Cars in Basingstoke. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mx-5-2008-cdc9464f8524