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E6 LOT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 LOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,025 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components coroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under floor

Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,122 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,596 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 74,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 67,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 61,447 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and light corrosion (3.5.1i)

nearside rear shockabsorber is damp

Fail 26 May 2017 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and light corrosion (3.5.1i)

nearside rear shockabsorber is damp

Pass 26 May 2016 53,758 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 53,758 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,471 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,651 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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E6 LOT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LOT, 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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E6 LOT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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