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DE58 JGF

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,352 mi
Last recorded47,352 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 JGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,352 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,473 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 42,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface rust all over under vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2022 31,727 miles

surface rust all over under vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2022 31,727 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

surface rust all over under vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2018 31,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,256 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 30,980 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 30,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,875 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 27,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 24,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,287 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 JGF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE58 JGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE58 JGF registered?

DE58 JGF is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is DE58 JGF safe to buy?

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