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DE53 DEL

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,146 mi
Last recorded99,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 99,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,468 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 92,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,530 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,943 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,736 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,413 miles

under car is starting to rust

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,290 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,480 miles

Both front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,713 miles

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

n/s/rear disc corroded

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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DE53 DEL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE53 DEL, 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 DE53 DEL registered?

DE53 DEL is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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