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1300 E

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,714 mi
Last recorded15,714 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1300 E
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 15,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 14,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 14,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 14,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 13,713 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 13,713 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 10,302 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all side walls cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 9,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 9,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 7,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 6,691 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 5,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 3,201 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 2,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 2,312 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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1300 E is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 1300 E, 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 1300 E registered?

1300 E is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is 1300 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1300 E shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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