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DA08 VSM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,112 mi
Last recorded62,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,112 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 62,112 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 61,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 60,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front deteriorating , cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 20 May 2024 60,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front deteriorating , cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 9 May 2023 60,134 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres deteriorating, cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2023 60,134 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres deteriorating, cracks in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2022 58,933 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 57,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all exhaust system corroded

all front suspension components corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

rear underbody corroding

Pass 26 May 2020 56,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre under-inflated

Fail 19 May 2020 56,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre under-inflated

Pass 29 May 2019 54,662 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,568 miles

Front tyres - worn edges & cracking within tread

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,121 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 24,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,139 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 16,139 miles

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

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 VSM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

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

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