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CV08 FGO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 FGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,422 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 87,421 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,205 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake bind when rotated by hand.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing's. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear supension components

Fail 25 Feb 2021 73,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie rod bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie rod bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear supension components

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,758 miles

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Slight under-body surface corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,024 miles

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

under side corrored

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,293 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 68,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassisleg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,275 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,272 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,103 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 FGO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FGO, 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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CV08 FGO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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