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H142 CLG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,744 mi
Last recorded146,744 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 CLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 146,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 145,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 142,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 141,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 139,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 138,121 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 136,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 135,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 133,958 miles

Engine has heavy oil leak

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2017 133,035 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2016 131,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 129,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 126,898 miles

n/s/front and o/s/rear brake calipers slight damp

Fail 22 May 2014 126,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/front and o/s/rear brake calipers slight damp

Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 111,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 111,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,447 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 109,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,295 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition, o/s wiper split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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H142 CLG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H142 CLG, 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 H142 CLG registered?

H142 CLG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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The MOT history for H142 CLG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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