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HD08 CTZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,976 mi
Last recorded122,976 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 CTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,976 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 122,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 122,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,754 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 119,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 113,531 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear bumper fixings to wheel arch linners damaged

Slight run out on front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,375 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,476 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 8 Aug 2012 60,476 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 Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,566 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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HD08 CTZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CTZ, 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 HD08 CTZ registered?

HD08 CTZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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