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SIB 8008

2006 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Red Other 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,929 mi
Last recorded74,929 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 8008
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,742 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 71,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,770 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5 Sport?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2
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SIB 8008 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Red with a 1,999cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIB 8008, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SIB 8008 registered?

SIB 8008 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is SIB 8008 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 8008 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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