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CA08 AMO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 AMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 76,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 64,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,486 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,455 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 59,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,753 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,747 miles

Passanger airbag deactivated

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,446 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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CA08 AMO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA08 AMO, 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 CA08 AMO registered?

CA08 AMO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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