
£1,600 - £2,600
2008 MAZDA MX-5 ICON
United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2026 • Lot 398
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Icon special edition with a 1.8L engine and 5-speed manual transmission. The car has black leather seats, air conditioning, and other Icon-branded features.

Condition
7
Good condition; minor reconditioning possible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
SO57 HVC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: MAZDAModel: MX-5 Registration: SO57 HVCEngine Size (cc): 1798Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 2008Date First Registered: 13/01/2008MOT Expiry Date: 14/12/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes an MOT certificate.
The vendor has provided the following:
Icon was a 2007 special edition available in the UK.
The car was based on the standard model 1.8 and 2.0 option pack model, both with the 5-speed gearbox.
There were 875 1.8 models and 375 2.0 models.
Available in a choice of three patriotic colours: Copper Red Mica, Stormy Blue Mica, and the unique solid colour Marble White, it seems this edition was all about celebrating and acknowledging the MX-5's roots in classic British roadsters.
The red, white, and blue colour options would appear again a few years later for the 20th Anniversary model.
This is the third time "Icon" has been used as a special ed...
Points of note
£450
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,332
Median Price (Since 2020)
£35,026
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
82,359 miles
Registration Date
2008-01-13
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 15 2025 with 82,359 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- underside of vehicle is covered in underseal including welding repairs
Failed
On Jul 16 2025 with 81,325 miles
There were 26 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside floor to sill corroded
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear subframe brace corroded and holed
- Offside Rear subframe brace corroded and holed
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- brake warning light on dash illuminated
Passed
On Jan 17 2023 with 67,956 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jan 16 2023 with 67,955 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 10 2022 with 60,240 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- under body front to rear slightly corroded and covered in Schultz
- Rear axle, shockers, arms, roll bar all slightly corroded
- Front subframe slightly corroded
- Nearside Front wheel slight bind
- n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi slightly corroded
- gearbox slight leak
Passed
On Jan 19 2021 with 59,041 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- rear axle, arms, track rods all slightly corroded
- inner sills and floors front to back slightly corroded
- front subframe slightly corroded
- Nearside Front wheel slight bind
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 07 2020 with 57,761 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight corrosion on under body front to rear and rear axle
- Rear brake pads 50% worn
- Nearside Front wheel slight bind
Passed
On Jan 11 2019 with 55,105 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Jan 07 2019 with 55,043 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jan 11 2018 with 51,539 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- underbody sealed cant inspect fully
Failed
On Jan 11 2018 with 51,539 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- underbody sealed cant inspect fully
Passed
On Dec 19 2016 with 47,111 miles
Failed
On Dec 16 2016 with 47,066 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Dec 22 2015 with 42,084 miles
Passed
On Dec 15 2014 with 36,351 miles
Passed
On Dec 17 2013 with 30,438 miles
Passed
On Dec 14 2012 with 24,660 miles
Passed
On Dec 20 2011 with 19,113 miles
Failed
On Dec 16 2011 with 19,056 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Jan 05 2011 with 14,311 miles
Failed
On Jan 05 2011 with 14,311 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

