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CR54 MXS

2008 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR54 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 74,784 miles

Chassis and components undersealed

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded on both sides

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,760 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff corroded

Underside showing corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2024 74,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear diff corroded

Underside showing corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,973 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 69,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Pass 3 May 2018 64,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 64,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken and flapping around inside wheel arch (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,399 miles

both rear tyres close to wear markers and also n/s/front

eng oil level low

Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to wear markers and also n/s/front

eng oil level low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,978 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,990 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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CR54 MXS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CR54 MXS, 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 CR54 MXS registered?

CR54 MXS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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