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DA08 SJU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,925 mi
Last recorded72,925 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 SJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,925 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 72,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 69,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 69,150 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,114 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 57,114 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective water in lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,886 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 47,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,699 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 40,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,744 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 32,744 miles

Offside front brake binding new caliper fitted (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 32,739 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

passenger front seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,407 miles

N/S seat belt stalk in poor condition.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,042 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 25,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,151 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 11,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,352 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 SJU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

DA08 SJU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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