MOT Status
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80,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front and rear registration plates deteriorating
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front and rear registration plates deteriorating
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber /strut rubber boot insecure
headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front suspension strut rubber bellows deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear disc brake backing plate corroded
Engine overheated during test
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Engine overheated during test
Offside Front Upper ball joint split pin missing.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight damage to offside rear floor
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wear in both rear drop links
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
wear in both rear drop links
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV08 VJP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 CV08 VJP, 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 VJP registered?
CV08 VJP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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