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DA08 FZX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,220 mi
Last recorded52,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 52,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,208 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 46,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper split

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,690 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,903 miles

both front anti roll links worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,541 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 38,540 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 36,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,435 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 FZX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

DA08 FZX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DA08 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 FZX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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