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DA08 NCV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,506 mi
Last recorded47,506 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 NCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 47,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 47,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 46,759 miles

front&rear subframes heavly undersealed

Pass 31 May 2024
Fail 30 May 2024

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 45,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 40,077 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 40,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,001 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 36,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,962 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 30,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 28,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 18,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 18,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,141 miles

lower covers

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,622 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

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 NCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

DA08 NCV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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