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DE08 KHO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,896 mi
Last recorded40,896 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,896 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 40,896 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 39,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 39,522 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively binding all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin minor corrosion to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,670 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,673 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and are perished/cracked

slight bind rear brakes and pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 32,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,927 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 30,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,181 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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DE08 KHO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE08 KHO, 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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DE08 KHO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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