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CV08 VJX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,399 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rust over body

Fail 17 Jan 2025 85,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rust over body

Pass 29 Jan 2024 78,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/approx 2mm/devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear corrosion on brake disc

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside seat belt covered in tape not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion on rear suspension components /covered in underseal

Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,136 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion front and rear subframes

Fail 6 Feb 2023 72,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion front and rear subframes

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,216 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 55,216 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,707 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 39,707 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,167 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 35,167 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,731 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 30,684 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,006 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,340 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 23,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight pitting both rear brake discs

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 VJX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

CV08 VJX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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