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DG58 GSZ

2008 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,468 mi
Last recorded97,468 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 GSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,917 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 88,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 84,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,924 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,976 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 43,972 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,319 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,897 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,810 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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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DG58 GSZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 DG58 GSZ, 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 DG58 GSZ registered?

DG58 GSZ is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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