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C14 JVH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 JVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,669 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust covered in axle oil at rear and starting to burn

Fail 1 Aug 2024 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust covered in axle oil at rear and starting to burn

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,056 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box assembly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked in tread area and ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked in tread area and showing signs of ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,683 miles

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

Offside Front caliper binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,559 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,197 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 48,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,025 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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C14 JVH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C14 JVH, 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 C14 JVH registered?

C14 JVH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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