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H7 SBK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,449 mi
Last recorded33,449 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 SBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 33,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 32,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 31,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,761 miles

battery is unsecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 13,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 13,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H7 SBK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H7 SBK, 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 H7 SBK registered?

H7 SBK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is H7 SBK safe to buy?

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