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E3 RDX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 RDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,806 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,651 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 64,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 57,443 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 57,443 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 56,766 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,895 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 54,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,865 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 53,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 53,082 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,176 miles

offside rear tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 30 Nov 2018 51,176 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting on inner wall

Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking inner side wall

Fail 23 Nov 2017 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inner side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,833 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 35,890 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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E3 RDX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E3 RDX, 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 E3 RDX registered?

E3 RDX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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