2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport

Price: £6,950. Above the going rate: £1,537 (28%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,413, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 629 priced Mazda MX-5 adverts on AskCar as of 2 November 2026.

AskCar lists 666 used Mazda MX-5 from 400 UK dealerships, as of 2 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Mazda
  • Model: MX-5
  • Trim: Sport
  • Version: 2.0 i Sport Manual RWD Euro 4 2dr Roadster (158 bhp)
  • Year: 2008
  • Mileage: 70,000 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 has covered 70,000 miles. Priced at £6,950, it is advertised £1,537 above the AskCar estimate of £5,413. The AskCar estimate draws on 629 Mazda MX-5 adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 33 days ago. The last MOT shows 75,140 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. Its recorded MOT is valid until 23 July 2027. You can find this car at Mortimer Cars in Basingstoke. 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

Above the going rate: £1,537 (28%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,413.

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 33 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 30 September 2026 at £6,950. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 23 July 2027.

It failed its MOT on 17 July 2026 (nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) and passed 7 days later, on 24 July 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 75,140 miles. The advert says 70,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

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: 60,198 miles. Price: £5,595, £1,355 less than this car. Dealer: Apex Motors in Gateshead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mx-5-2008-38f54fff8b14

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