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DJ06 KAR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,729 mi
Last recorded36,729 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ06 KAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 36,729 miles

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

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension components.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 36,275 miles

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 35,726 miles

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 21 Jan 2023 34,971 miles

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension components.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 33,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,259 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 33,259 miles

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 31,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,309 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,113 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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DJ06 KAR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DJ06 KAR, 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 DJ06 KAR registered?

DJ06 KAR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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