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H156 CLG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

238,624 mi
Last recorded238,624 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 CLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 238,624 miles

Surface rust in places

Fail 21 Aug 2025 238,624 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator All (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust in places

Pass 14 Aug 2024 238,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 238,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 237,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 237,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 234,810 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 234,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 227,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 224,733 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 221,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 221,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 219,401 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on both edges.

O/S/F Tyre showing signs of ageing (cracking)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 219,401 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on both edges.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre showing signs of ageing (cracking)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 216,830 miles

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

O/S/F tyre ageing.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 214,685 miles

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

o/s/f tyre ageing

Fail 22 Jul 2013 214,682 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre ageing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 212,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 212,273 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 206,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 188,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 186,198 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 186,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H156 CLG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H156 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 H156 CLG registered?

H156 CLG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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