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H148 CLG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 CLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 149,290 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 149,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 146,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 144,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 138,382 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 138,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 134,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 132,267 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 132,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 129,258 miles

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

Oil Leak At Time Of Test

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,500 miles

advise o/s front stearing rack gaitor slight perished

Pass 2 Jul 2011 118,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 112,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 105,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,058 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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H148 CLG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H148 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 H148 CLG registered?

H148 CLG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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