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C4 HPA

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,138 mi
Last recorded35,138 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 35,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 32,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 30,733 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 30,733 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 29,818 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,230 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,121 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 18,118 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,015 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,135 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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C4 HPA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C4 HPA, 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 C4 HPA registered?

C4 HPA is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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The MOT history for C4 HPA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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