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CV08 VJP

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,957 mi
Last recorded80,957 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,957 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 80,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,538 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,974 miles

Offside Front shock absorber /strut rubber boot insecure

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,998 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,968 miles

Nearside Rear disc brake backing plate corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,009 miles

Engine overheated during test

Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,008 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,420 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,971 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,307 miles

wear in both rear drop links

Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,493 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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 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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CV08 VJP is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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