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FV58 CDU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 CDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 93,569 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2023 93,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,159 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,528 miles

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

rear suspension general corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,716 miles

corrosion on sub frames /

slight corrosion on front discs / rear discs corroding / corrosion on suspension units /

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,696 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 72,696 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 69,089 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 68,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,871 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 56,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 11,904 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 11,902 miles

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

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

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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FV58 CDU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV58 CDU, 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 FV58 CDU registered?

FV58 CDU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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