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VJZ 4175

2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Green Other 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 4175
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 70,652 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,489 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 65,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 63,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 59,149 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 51,533 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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VJZ 4175 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Green with a 1,999cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VJZ 4175, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VJZ 4175 registered?

VJZ 4175 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is VJZ 4175 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 4175 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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