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DE58 DMX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,833 mi
Last recorded153,833 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 153,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 147,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 137,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 137,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 137,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of N/S sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of O/S sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded & poor

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R & N/S/R 3X rear outer dust boots (each side) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust boots split

both seat belts poor recoil

engine oil on min level

screen wash poor aim

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 125,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 125,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall also wearing on edges of tread and unevenly on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread and unevenly on inner

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,977 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F & O/S/R slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,803 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,803 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,723 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,303 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,827 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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DE58 DMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE58 DMX, 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 DE58 DMX registered?

DE58 DMX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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