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DA08 VSG

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 42,266 miles

Parking Brake efficiency only just meets the minimum pass level, possibly requires some adjustment or repair to achieve higher braking efficiency. 16% is a minimum pass level, your car achieved 17%.

Pass 26 May 2020 36,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 36,847 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,818 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake only just upto mot standard o/s slightly down

Pass 8 May 2018 31,551 miles

handbrake only just met standard

Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,915 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 29,912 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,304 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 26,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,649 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 18,581 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 18,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,250 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 VSG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

DA08 VSG is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DA08 VSG safe to buy?

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