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DF08 HSV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,980 mi
Last recorded71,980 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, including subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,477 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,629 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most of the components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,471 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Mar 2022 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 40,471 miles

Washers only just work

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,311 miles

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,982 miles

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

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2017 17,482 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 7,622 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs on inner face

Fail 5 Jul 2016 7,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened plastic lugs missing and link about to brake (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs on inner face

Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,377 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 5,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,310 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 HSV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 HSV, 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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DF08 HSV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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