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C4 XRO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 60,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 46,176 miles

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

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

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

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,935 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,474 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both windscreen wiper blades torn/split on ends

nearside front tyre outer sidewall showing signs of damaged and small pin hole in outer shoulder

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,117 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,610 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 XRO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

C4 XRO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is C4 XRO safe to buy?

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