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2137 AR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,424 mi
Last recorded33,424 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2137 AR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 33,012 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 33,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 32,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,823 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,303 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Feb 2015 26,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,497 miles

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

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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2137 AR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 2137 AR, 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 2137 AR registered?

2137 AR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 2137 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2137 AR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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