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CV08 CSY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,399 mi
Last recorded39,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 39,399 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 38,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 38,413 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 38,409 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,400 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 37,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,274 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 32,596 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 32,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 20 Mar 2017 31,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,670 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,717 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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CV08 CSY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CV08 CSY, 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 CV08 CSY registered?

CV08 CSY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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