MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper door mirror insecure
all tyres badly cracked and worn on edges
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam h/lamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working washers inop (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 3 x drop links joint gators badly cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper door mirror insecure
all tyres badly cracked and worn on edges
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA08 VSC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?
DA08 VSC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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