CarVerify

Free Car Check

E6 LBW

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,669 mi
Last recorded27,669 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 LBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 27,669 miles

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 7 Nov 2025 27,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2024 27,522 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2023 27,393 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 27,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

slight exhaust blow manifold area

vehicle underside has age related light corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2019 26,779 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has general light age related corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,304 miles

light general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,288 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,783 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,668 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 22,657 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,452 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E6 LBW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E6 LBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E6 LBW?

You can check the full history of E6 LBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E6 LBW registered?

E6 LBW is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is E6 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 LBW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E6 LBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E6 LBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.