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DA08 NDJ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,939 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 80,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 80,642 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 70,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,538 miles

nsf nsr and osr tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 14 Jun 2021 69,532 miles

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

nsf nsr and osr tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,688 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 67,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 65,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,787 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,028 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

osr tyre worn below limit but step tread

Fail 18 Jun 2012 37,020 miles

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

nsr tyre close to limit

osr tyre worn below limit but step tread

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,869 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 NDJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

DA08 NDJ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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