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DA08 VSC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,720 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 80,720 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,361 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,685 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 76,684 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper door mirror insecure

all tyres badly cracked and worn on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2018 62,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,652 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 58,651 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,422 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 51,422 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,694 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,769 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 42,766 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,218 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 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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