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CP08 VJC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,073 mi
Last recorded69,073 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 69,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 67,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 67,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 64,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,632 miles

Nearside Front brakes slightly sticking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,592 miles

OSR brake slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,149 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 19 Aug 2014 52,341 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 52,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 50,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 43,955 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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CP08 VJC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CP08 VJC, 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 CP08 VJC registered?

CP08 VJC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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