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DG58 HZU

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 HZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 65,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,125 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 45,437 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 45,437 miles

Service brake excessively binding o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 20,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,492 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 16,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 12,379 miles

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

front tyres have splits in outer sidewall

rear tyres have splits in outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2013 12,379 miles

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

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

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

front tyres have splits in outer sidewall

rear tyres have splits in outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,849 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,229 miles

front wiper blades starting to split.

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 HZU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 DG58 HZU, 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 DG58 HZU registered?

DG58 HZU is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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