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DG08 XFV

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 59,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,940 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 44,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs,discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 43,360 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 14 Mar 2019 42,086 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,676 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 1 Mar 2018 40,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,226 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,091 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,844 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 XFV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 XFV registered?

DG08 XFV is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 XFV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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