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E7 MEG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,665 mi
Last recorded24,665 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 MEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 24,665 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 23,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 22,532 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,800 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 21,798 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 19,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,859 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 18,023 miles

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS RUSTY

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING TO OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 16,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 15,821 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,834 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,130 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 10,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,958 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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E7 MEG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 E7 MEG, 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 E7 MEG registered?

E7 MEG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is E7 MEG safe to buy?

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