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B8 LPJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

46,155 mi
Last recorded46,155 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 46,155 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 80,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 68,579 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 39,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 58,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,622 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 34,622 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 51,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 31,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,026 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,736 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 24 May 2019 28,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 27,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 40,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 26,624 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 26,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,752 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges [raised]

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near Side Wiper Blade Split But Clearing View

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 14,271 miles

hazard switch housing loose

sticker across top of windscreen

wiper smeary

Pass 4 Feb 2011 10,993 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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B8 LPJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 B8 LPJ, 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 B8 LPJ registered?

B8 LPJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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