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DF08 HSO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,350 mi
Last recorded31,350 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 31,350 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub fram corroeded

all suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,089 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,925 miles

UNDER BODY HAS LIGHT SERFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,746 miles

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2023 30,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,391 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED NOT WEEKENED OR HOLED

Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,913 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,042 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,934 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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DF08 HSO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF08 HSO, 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 DF08 HSO registered?

DF08 HSO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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