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E6 TSP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 72,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 72,349 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 70,925 miles

under body wax oiled

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The rear under body is rusting recommend rust treatment

Fail 6 Jul 2021 68,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The rear under body is rusting recommend rust treatment

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 63,760 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing large amount of cracking in side wall

Offside Front slight cracking in side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,463 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Aug 2014 37,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,001 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,435 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 20,435 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 8,997 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cut 205 45r17 84w

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 TSP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E6 TSP, 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 E6 TSP registered?

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

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