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CN08 LNT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,580 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 115,580 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,672 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,503 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,662 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,285 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,190 miles

slight drag n/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2016 48,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,413 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,514 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 34,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 22,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,963 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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CN08 LNT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CN08 LNT, 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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CN08 LNT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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