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DL08 CSX

2008 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 CSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,637 miles

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

various corrosion to underbody, steering, suspension, exhaust

Fail 15 Jul 2026 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread and 8 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various corrosion to underbody, steering, suspension, exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and small cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,134 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,549 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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DL08 CSX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DL08 CSX, 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 DL08 CSX registered?

DL08 CSX is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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