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E22 JTK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,570 mi
Last recorded32,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 JTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 32,570 miles

Offside Rear Lower front hub assemble tie road slightly bent

Pass 13 Jun 2025 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 30,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 29,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 28,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 25,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,398 miles

Front inner brake disc surface corroded

Rear rear brake disc starting to corrode inside face

Fail 14 Jan 2019 24,398 miles

Front inner brake disc surface corroded

Rear rear brake disc starting to corrode inside face

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 22,967 miles

front brake discs inner surface starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,326 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,884 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,623 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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E22 JTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 E22 JTK, 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 E22 JTK registered?

E22 JTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is E22 JTK safe to buy?

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