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CP58 AVO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,232 mi
Last recorded49,232 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 49,228 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,651 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 39,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,993 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,135 miles

Advise seat belts slow to retract.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,444 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 9,803 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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CP58 AVO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CP58 AVO, 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 CP58 AVO registered?

CP58 AVO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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