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YP08 CRX

2008 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX560,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 121,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush rubber is not completely attached to the centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 117,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 112,593 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 112,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2020 110,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 105,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 103,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,359 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,951 miles

lpg pipe shroud rubbed on rear subframe and exhaust heat shield.pipe is close to subframe have repostioned slightly ok for test.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,389 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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YP08 CRX is a 2008 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 60,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP08 CRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP08 CRX registered?

YP08 CRX is a 2008 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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