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VKZ 3176

2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Red Other 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,883 mi
Last recorded40,883 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 3176
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 40,883 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 40,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 35,941 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 34,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,433 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2021 33,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,401 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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VKZ 3176 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Red with a 1,999cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKZ 3176, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VKZ 3176 registered?

VKZ 3176 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is VKZ 3176 safe to buy?

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