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DE08 MWC

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,692 mi
Last recorded51,692 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 MWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 51,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 45,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 43,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,285 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 32,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 29,703 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 24,720 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,982 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 9,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 7,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,071 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 MWC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

DE08 MWC is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is DE08 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 MWC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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