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A27 CWB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,996 mi
Last recorded52,996 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 CWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 52,996 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,362 miles

Front Cross member heavily corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,998 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

front stiffner bracket corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2024 45,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

front stiffner bracket corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2023 40,779 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cross member rusted

Fail 18 Oct 2023 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cross member rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,743 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened X member strengthening brace is also very close to failing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Close to failing MOT standard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 29,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 29,361 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,266 miles

Nearside Rear limited reserved travel

Offside Rear limited reserved travel

Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,031 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,830 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 14,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,132 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 14,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,811 miles

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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A27 CWB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A27 CWB, 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 A27 CWB registered?

A27 CWB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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