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DG08 EXE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,251 mi
Last recorded57,251 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,818 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,733 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 49,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms/tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front suspension arms/rear bushes perished

o/s wiper blade small spit in end/but provides adequate clearing to screen

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,422 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,029 miles

All four tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls but no ply or cords exposed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,327 miles

n/s/f brake slightly tight

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 28,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs badly corroded and scored.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear discs badly corroded and scored.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 23,975 miles

Front pads wearing.

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,975 miles

Front pads wearing.

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,951 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 18,951 miles

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

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 EXE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXE, 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 DG08 EXE registered?

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

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