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DA08 DFN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

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

Pass 15 May 2019 87,119 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 87,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 75,901 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 24 May 2017 64,362 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 26 May 2016 58,529 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 58,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 54,019 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 54,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 36,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,371 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,351 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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DA08 DFN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DA08 DFN, 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 DA08 DFN registered?

DA08 DFN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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