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CA08 PVL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,256 mi
Last recorded45,256 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 PVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,256 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 45,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device missing nut missing (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 34,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 29,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 25,504 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges also have light cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,019 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

nearside front Tyre perished

offside front Tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,239 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 21,236 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 17,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear low on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 17,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear low on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 10,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 4,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 4,221 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 3,382 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 PVL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA08 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

CA08 PVL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is CA08 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 PVL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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