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D12 NBD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 NBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,524 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 76,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 73,754 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,846 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,864 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,953 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 67,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,161 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,159 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,304 miles

seat belts slow to retract,especially drivers

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,303 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

seat belts slow to retract,especially drivers

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,657 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,145 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant appears slightly low

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2014 48,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,368 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,521 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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D12 NBD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D12 NBD, 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 D12 NBD registered?

D12 NBD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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