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D5 FRN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,742 mi
Last recorded41,742 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 FRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion lines around the faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower rear suspension arms have a coating of corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension parts front and rear have corrosion . including coil springs suspension arms and hubs .

Fail 26 Mar 2025 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link rod upper rubber boot split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated antiroll bar link rod both rubbers are badly cracked and are deteriorating . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension parts front and rear have corrosion . including coil springs suspension arms and hubs .

Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs had corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 40,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split all the way along . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk .205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs had corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated antiroll bar link rod rubber has cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes have light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside rubbers have cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 39,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking between tread blocks 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 39,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside wipers not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking between tread blocks 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 38,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,278 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 36,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 35,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,609 miles

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

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

cracks in sidewalls and treads n/s and o/s rear tyres

Fail 13 May 2015 33,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in sidewalls and treads n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2014 28,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,105 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front / rear brake pads wearing low

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 18,648 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,008 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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D5 FRN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 D5 FRN, 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 D5 FRN registered?

D5 FRN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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