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DE58 JXB

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 JXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 81,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 78,939 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 75,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind sill near subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 73,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,810 miles

front brake imbalance

offside front brake bind

Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,810 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake imbalance

offside front brake bind

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,007 miles

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

offside front brake slight bind and appears to be in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,760 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,760 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 22,887 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 JXB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 DE58 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

DE58 JXB is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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