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AV58 DHX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,878 mi
Last recorded61,878 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 DHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,878 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 61,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,133 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,615 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,332 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,338 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyre valves cracked.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,576 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,050 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,688 miles

front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,266 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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AV58 DHX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV58 DHX, 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 AV58 DHX registered?

AV58 DHX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AV58 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 DHX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV58 DHX have outstanding finance?

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