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CU08 CLN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,183 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 81,181 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 72,869 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper torsion bar inner bushes worn both sides

Pass 14 May 2018 66,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 61,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,098 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,210 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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CU08 CLN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CU08 CLN, 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 CU08 CLN registered?

CU08 CLN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is CU08 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 CLN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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