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935X161

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,487 mi
Last recorded53,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration935X161
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,706 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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935X161 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 935X161, 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 935X161 registered?

935X161 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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