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CA08 VAX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,929 miles

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

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

Rear General Corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2026 78,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear General Corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 71,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,298 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 61,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,534 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 54,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,525 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,377 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,477 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 35,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VAX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

CA08 VAX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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