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DK08 ZZT

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 ZZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 85,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,050 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 73,050 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,274 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,946 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHT WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,879 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,879 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,016 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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DK08 ZZT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DK08 ZZT, 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 DK08 ZZT registered?

DK08 ZZT is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 ZZT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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