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213 EOW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,241 mi
Last recorded51,241 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration213 EOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 51,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Performance 20% out of balance (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 47,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both seatbelts slow to return

Slight wear in offside front stabiliser bar top joint

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Drop link rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,437 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,748 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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213 EOW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 213 EOW, 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 213 EOW registered?

213 EOW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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