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MXI 6166

2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,631 mi
Last recorded60,631 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 6166
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 60,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,939 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 59,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,129 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 55,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,051 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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MXI 6166 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol 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 MXI 6166, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MXI 6166 registered?

MXI 6166 is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MXI 6166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXI 6166 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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