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E10 CLP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,337 mi
Last recorded28,337 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 CLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 28,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 26,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 24,737 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 24,732 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 23,804 miles

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

Slight corrosion front discs.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S chassis leg underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,572 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,953 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,456 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,075 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 12,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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E10 CLP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E10 CLP, 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 E10 CLP registered?

E10 CLP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is E10 CLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 CLP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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