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DG08 EYO

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,704 mi
Last recorded100,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,704 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 100,703 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,480 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake hose ferrule corroded

front and rear sub frame corroded

near side and off side front suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,390 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front & off side front suspension bushes getting perished

Nearside Rear & off side rear sills getting corroded

both rear chassis getting corroded

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake disc corroded

front & rear sub frames & suspension parts getting corroded

rear diff corroded

sill covers & under tray fitted time off test

under side off car very corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 94,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front & off side front suspension bushes getting perished

Nearside Rear & off side rear sills getting corroded

both rear chassis getting corroded

exhaust corroded

front & rear brake disc corroded

front & rear sub frames & suspension parts getting corroded

rear diff corroded

sill covers & under tray fitted time off test

under side off car very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,393 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted o/s & n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s/r sill. chassis . floor . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

o/s & n/s/r road springs corroded

rear sub frame & suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm worn on outer edge & has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower arms front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall & wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2019 72,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall & wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,953 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 4 Feb 2016 55,953 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 EYO is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

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

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