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CV08 LMJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 136,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps are covered in a product. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe is slightly corroded and is covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of chassis rail where the subframe mounts is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner part of chassis rail where the subframe mounts is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe is corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush is deteriorated and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,962 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,340 miles

Front brakes/wheels stiff to rotate

Slight play in rear drop links

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,771 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 26,771 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,319 miles

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

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

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 LMJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CV08 LMJ, 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 LMJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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