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CT08 JXU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,672 mi
Last recorded73,672 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 JXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 73,672 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 73,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,404 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,384 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 10,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,106 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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CT08 JXU 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 CT08 JXU, 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 CT08 JXU registered?

CT08 JXU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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