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D4 NLD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 NLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 43,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2025 43,347 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 43,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,146 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 43,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,605 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 42,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 41,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,716 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,493 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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D4 NLD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D4 NLD, 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 D4 NLD registered?

D4 NLD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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