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DK53 GZM

2008 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 58,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair not fully seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 55,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,923 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,611 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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DK53 GZM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DK53 GZM, 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 DK53 GZM registered?

DK53 GZM is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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