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1113 XJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1113 XJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,917 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,906 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,323 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 62,249 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,207 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,870 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,630 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,587 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 49,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,510 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,591 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,375 miles

front tyre wear on inner edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edege

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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1113 XJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1113 XJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1113 XJ registered?

1113 XJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 1113 XJ safe to buy?

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