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FL08 CGV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,792 mi
Last recorded46,792 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 46,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 44,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fluid/oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,010 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle, suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wipers smeary

Pass 5 Jun 2023 42,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,844 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 39,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,056 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion to suspension components

Fail 25 Mar 2020 39,056 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 36,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,371 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,349 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 33,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,849 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES ( 205/50X16)

N S F WIPER REFILL CLIP POOR

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,580 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY OUTER EDGES

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,385 miles

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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FL08 CGV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL08 CGV, 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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FL08 CGV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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