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CP58 AVU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,093 mi
Last recorded114,093 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 AVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 114,093 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 107,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,189 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 98,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,718 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,718 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section to rear pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,471 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,160 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,703 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 65,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,474 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 59,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,096 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 53,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,580 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,350 miles

Both seat belts are slow to retract.

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 1 Nov 2012 30,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,512 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 AVU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP58 AVU, 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 AVU registered?

CP58 AVU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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