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DD55 JEN

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,799 mi
Last recorded77,799 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD55 JEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 77,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front and rear subframe/suspension/mounts slightly corroded, sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 77,799 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front and rear subframe/suspension/mounts slightly corroded, sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 69,670 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 69,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper binding

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,718 miles

offside wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,997 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,650 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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DD55 JEN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DD55 JEN, 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 DD55 JEN registered?

DD55 JEN is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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