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DE08 FVZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 64,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 64,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 64,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 63,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 60,966 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 58,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 55,759 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,597 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,497 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 49,497 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,444 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,099 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 40,093 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar drop link slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,337 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,337 miles

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

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

Corrossion on the front brake discs.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DE08 FVZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE08 FVZ, 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 DE08 FVZ registered?

DE08 FVZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FVZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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