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D5 NES

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,224 mi
Last recorded46,224 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 NES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,224 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 44,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 41,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 39,503 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 37,506 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,411 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 22,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 21,009 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 18,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 18,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,410 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,206 miles

n/s/f tie rod bent

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 NES is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D5 NES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 NES registered?

D5 NES is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is D5 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 NES shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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