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DG08 EXZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,918 mi
Last recorded83,918 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pad working on part half of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,035 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding on

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,997 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,928 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,702 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 74,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2019 70,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,667 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,438 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,836 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 EXZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EXZ, 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 EXZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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