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DA08 DFY

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,352 mi
Last recorded117,352 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 114,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lamp missing, bulb and holder in place and working (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 114,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lamp missing, bulb and holder in place and working (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp missing but bulb and holder still there (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 111,877 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp missing but bulb and holder still there (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp missing but bulb and holder still there and lit up (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,791 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Nearside Rear number plate light insecure and lens missing

both headlamps beginning to mist over

Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 102,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively INVESTIGATION REQUIRED (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 96,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 90,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,406 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 90,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,835 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,517 miles

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

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 DFY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA08 DFY, 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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DA08 DFY is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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