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DA08 VNA

2023 Mazda MX-5

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,775 mi
Last recorded108,775 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Mazda MX-511,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 108,775 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 24,487 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 24,487 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,445 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 81,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 73,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,781 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 63,508 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 58,989 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive witness of leak at rear/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,246 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 52,246 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 47,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns mirror assembly damaged and insecure

Pass 29 May 2014 41,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,687 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,687 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,225 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,420 miles

Headlamp masks/converters 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 VNA is a 2023 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2023 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 11,281 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 VNA, 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 3 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DA08 VNA is a 2023 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2023.

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