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2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 CPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 88,155 miles

car under sealed

Pass 18 Nov 2025 86,163 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots torn

Headlamp lens slightly defective Weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 86,157 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Both front shock absorber dust boots torn

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,751 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots torn

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,232 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front shock absorber dust boot split

Fail 18 Nov 2023 85,232 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front shock absorber dust boot split

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,696 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 82,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,186 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,688 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT NOISE. UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,909 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 49,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING CLOSE TO EXCESS ON INNER EDGE.

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

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,790 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,453 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2011 33,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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HD08 CPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HD08 CPU, 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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HD08 CPU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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