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DA57 YSC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,646 mi
Last recorded99,646 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,466 miles

205/45/R17. All 6mm.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,466 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

205/45/R17. All 6mm.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,134 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 88,134 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,103 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,320 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,860 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2016 47,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,194 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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DA57 YSC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA57 YSC, 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 DA57 YSC registered?

DA57 YSC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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