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121 WHY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 WHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,518 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 53,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 51,690 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 51,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,485 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,657 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 43,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,164 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,796 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,780 miles

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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121 WHY 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 121 WHY, 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 121 WHY registered?

121 WHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 121 WHY safe to buy?

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