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B3 STP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 STP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,461 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 72,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,717 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,971 miles

Front Oil leak Slight oil leak from underside of vehicle. ()

Pass 3 May 2017 35,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 254,389 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,544 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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B3 STP 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 94.4%.

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 B3 STP, 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 B3 STP registered?

B3 STP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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The MOT history for B3 STP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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