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CX08 ZJZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,149 mi
Last recorded56,149 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ZJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also vehicle has general underbody corrosion, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and n/s/r cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 56,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also vehicle has general underbody corrosion, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and n/s/r cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,944 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 53,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,752 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 45,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,560 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 36,551 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,771 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,771 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front inner brake pad worn very low unable to clearly view recomened imediate renewal

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,122 miles

both rear outer anti roll bar link rods have play evident. recommend renewal

rear brake discs are badly rust pitted. recommend renewal

rear brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,200 miles

both rear outer anti-roll bar links have badly deteriated gaiters. recommend renewal

Fail 2 Apr 2013 22,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear outer anti-roll bar links have badly deteriated gaiters. recommend renewal

Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,643 miles

all 4 tyre outer sidewalls have cracking evident

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,691 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 23 Mar 2011 17,683 miles

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

n/s front inner brake pad worn very low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

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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CX08 ZJZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 CX08 ZJZ, 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 CX08 ZJZ registered?

CX08 ZJZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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