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DA08 NDD

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 NDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 46,104 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 46,104 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 43,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,849 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,381 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))

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 33,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,479 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 31,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,630 miles

Rear tyres have the wrong profile

all brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 29,587 miles

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

Rear tyres have the wrong profile

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,057 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 23,323 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 23,323 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 21,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,949 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 NDD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NDD, 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 NDD registered?

DA08 NDD is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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