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DG08 AVV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,438 mi
Last recorded111,438 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 AVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,619 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle section to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle section to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perished and cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,547 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 58,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,533 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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DG08 AVV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG08 AVV, 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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DG08 AVV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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