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D2 MTK

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,908 mi
Last recorded88,908 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 MTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 88,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,520 miles

Front Wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,586 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2024 87,586 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 86,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 83,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

boot full at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2021 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

boot full at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,324 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 65,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,702 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 43,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 30,082 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,226 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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D2 MTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 D2 MTK, 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 D2 MTK registered?

D2 MTK is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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