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A12 DTS

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,243 mi
Last recorded80,243 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 80,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,485 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,693 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 71,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 71,765 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,214 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 68,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 63,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,801 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 60,801 miles

Central Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,641 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,003 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,659 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,893 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 14,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A12 DTS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A12 DTS, 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 A12 DTS registered?

A12 DTS is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for A12 DTS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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