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B13 WHY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,948 mi
Last recorded109,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 WHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 108,155 miles

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 May 2024 101,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 97,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 86,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 69,622 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2020 57,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 56,008 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 55,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,142 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,128 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 49,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,946 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,083 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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B13 WHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B13 WHY registered?

B13 WHY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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